Parents ask Knox County School Board to commit to special education changes
Tiffany Matthews says a team of teachers oversees her son’s individualized education program (IEP) for autism at Knoxville’s New Hopewell.
Knox County School Board pauses harassment language change critics worry could lead to harassment of LGBTQ+ students
Knox County School Board members voted to hold off implementing a proposed change to school harassment language some fear would.
- by Reana Gibson
- January 17, 2024
Knox County proposes new school to address overcrowding
A long-awaited solution may finally address school overcrowding in the Farragut area of Knox County. At Monday night’s school board.
- by Reana Gibson
- January 9, 2024
Knox County Schools announces new special education councils
Knox County Schools announced more reforms are coming for the district’s special education program. Assistant Superintendent of Student Success Jason.
- by Reana Gibson
- November 7, 2023
Two Tennessee school districts may be paving the way for improved literacy
The Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released a report this month that found two school districts may offer.
- by Reana Gibson
- October 3, 2023
Knox County Schools Board of Education approves sweeping changes to special education services
Members of the Knox County Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to approve board chair Betsy Henderson’s resolution to follow.
- by Reana Gibson
- September 11, 2023
Knox County School Board to consider sweeping changes to better serve special education students
Knox County Schools (KCS) Board of Education took another step towards approving a series of recommendations by the Knox County.
- by Reana Gibson
- September 6, 2023
Knoxville parents have a personal reason for joining the school district’s special education task force
Cary Byrge began noticing something frustrating towards the end of her son’s second-grade year in school. Byrge’s son was supposed.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 21, 2023
Knox County Schools special education task force makes recommendations to address “cultural problems”
A special education task force says Knox County Schools (KCS) needs curriculum modifications and other culture changes to ensure special.
- by Reana Gibson
- August 9, 2023
School starts next month. Here’s where families can find assistance.
As August gets closer, Tennessee school districts are preparing for the new school year by providing families with the information.
- by Reana Gibson
- July 25, 2023