Knox County School Board split on the Education Freedom Scholarship Act
Knox County School Board members are split over Governor Bill Lee’s proposal to let families across the state use taxpayer.
Meet Janet Bravo, the principal of Knoxville Preparatory School set to open this fall
A decade ago, it would have been hard to picture Janet Bravo working at a public charter school, much less.
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- February 2, 2024
Tennessee could see more applications for new public charter schools than last year
School boards in as many as six counties could vote on applications this year for new public charter schools. A.
- by Sky Arnold
- January 23, 2024
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 Prep leaders have had success serving students of color. Why are these board members working against it?
Three members of the Knox County Board of Education continued to work against efforts to establish a public charter school.
- by Sky Arnold
- December 8, 2023
Opponents of Knox Prep continue to provide resistance seven months after its approval
Multiple members of the Knox County Board of Education who unsuccessfully opposed Knoxville Preparatory School’s approval in April, are continuing.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- December 6, 2023
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
Knox County Schools expanding student mental health resources
The Knox County Schools (KCS) Department of School Culture is aiming to make stronger connections with students who access the.
- by Reana Gibson
- October 4, 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