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Jake is an experienced journalist who has spent his career reporting on news, business, sports, and more in Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Tennessee. He graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he pursued his love for writing and telling people's stories. Jake has had a great affection for Tennessee since he was a child and relishes the privilege of making a difference in the state he loves.
School board members are scheduled to vote on Urban Dove I and II next week.
The proposed public charter school faces approval next week in a school district that hasn’t approved one since 2021.
The Workforce Pell Grant is intended to match prospective workers with short-term training for high-demand jobs.
The Hamilton County Board of Education could not reach the required majority for approval due to absences.
Supporters point toward the state's teacher shortage, while skeptics warn that loosening standards could put the state's recent academic gains at risk.
Metro Nashville Public Schools will consider the proposed public charter school’s amended application on July 28.
The department says more than 80 school districts increased proficiency compared to last year.
The district had to account for $7.8 million in diverted funding.
Auditors say they found possible conflicts of interest in bidding practices and non-competitive procurement processes.
Recent state testing results show that these students are improving, but not enough.