AI policies are still a work in progress for several Tennessee school districts ahead of 2024-25 school year
Legislation passed in February requires school districts to let the state know how artificial intelligence will be used and regulated.
Kingsport City Schools passes drug testing policy
The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a new drug testing policy for students involved in extracurricular activities.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 17, 2024
EFI Charter School Report: Tennessee charter school sector ranked in middle of the pack
Tennessee ranks 14th out of 30 states included in a recent report from the Education Freedom Institute that measures the.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 14, 2024
Students of color make up the majority of public charter school students in Tennessee. Should HBCUs get involved?
A recent report by the Tennessee Charter Center found roughly 95 percent of the state's 44,000 public charter school students.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 14, 2024
Fourth-graders show reading gains on state assessments while third-graders hold steady
Tennessee's fourth-graders showed noticeable improvements in reading this year while third-graders' scores held steady. That's according to a Thursday announcement.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 13, 2024
UT-Knoxville announces newest class of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars
The University of Tennessee in Knoxville will soon welcome its newest class of Distinguished Tennessean Scholars this fall.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 11, 2024
State Board of Education revokes three educators’ licenses for sex crimes
The Tennessee Board of Education permanently revoked the educator licenses of three educators for sexual misconduct.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 3, 2024
Biden Administration announces $12 million in EPA rebates for clean school buses in Tennessee
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing funding to eight Tennessee school districts to purchase more than 40 clean.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- June 3, 2024
Dekalb Schools and Graduation Alliance launch new online high school completion program
Adults in Tennessee who have not graduated from high school can now earn a high school diploma rather than a.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- May 31, 2024
TDOE announces presidential teaching award state finalists
The Tennessee Department of Education has named four state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science.
- by Brandon Paykamian
- May 30, 2024