Jacob Holley
State Education · Local Education · Elections · College and Higher Edu...
177 articles · Joined Mar 18, 2026
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.
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- Most Tennessee School Districts Lost Students Over the Past DecadeOct 15, 2026
State enrollment has changed little overall, but growth around Nashville is offsetting declines across most districts.
- State Board Says It Is Ready to Take Control of MSCSOct 14, 2026
Chair Billy Orgel’s court filing could clear the way for Tennessee’s long-delayed intervention.
- Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024 Oct 13, 2026
State data shows educators are leaving MSCS faster than the state average, with the biggest losses at some low-performing schools.
- TBI Sends Rep. Ronnie Glynn Residency Investigation to District AttorneyOct 13, 2026
The investigation into election records showing different Clarksville addresses for Glynn comes just weeks before an election.
- Finding and Funding School Buildings Remains Biggest Barrier to Expanding Student OptionsOct 12, 2026
Two state-approved schools postponed planned openings after failing to find suitable facilities.
- Tennessee Public Charter Schools Commission Reverses Gate School, Music City Academy Application DenialsOct 9, 2026
The Commission’s reversals of the Metro Nashville Public Schools denials trigger the five-year state application option.
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools Files New Lawsuit in Attempt to Halt State InterventionOct 8, 2026
The state-court filing comes as a federal judge signals Tennessee’s oversight board could soon begin exercising authority over the district.
- State Director Recommends Overturning Two MNPS Charter Denials; Decisions Could Reshape Nashville Approval ProcessOct 6, 2026
Two commission reversals would let future applicants looking to expand public school options take their proposals directly to the state.
- Former MNPS Teacher Alleges Abuse in Dodson Special Education ClassroomOct 2, 2026
Amelia Cato says school leaders failed to adequately address concerns she repeatedly raised before resigning.
- Tennessee Public College Enrollment Rises Again in 2026Oct 2, 2026
Nearly 3,000 additional students enrolled this fall as first-time freshman numbers continued to increase.