Report finds children in East Tennessee facing highest mental health vulnerability
Mental health is a growing concern for children across the country and a new report shows Tennessee is no exception..
Acceleration program for at-risk students shining bright in Haywood County
Seventh-grader Jasmine Anderson told members of the House Education Committee that she struggled in school before enrolling in the Star.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 20, 2024
Jackson-Madison County graduation rate improvement outpaces the state
Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) leaders celebrated the district’s surge in graduation rates outpacing the state’s improvement. From 2021, the.
- by Reana Gibson
- December 11, 2023
Jackson-Madison County School Board approves legal challenge to stop the county’s first public charter school
The Jackson-Madison School Board officially authorized its attorney to begin pursuing a legal challenge to last month’s decision to grant.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- November 28, 2023
Jackson-Madison County Schools launches grant program to support teachers
The Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) announced the launch of a new teacher grant program aimed at supporting innovative teaching.
- by Sky Arnold
- November 28, 2023
Jackson-Madison County seeks legal action to stop its first public charter school from opening
The Jackson-Madison School Board is considering court action to prevent the county’s first public charter school from opening. Board members.
- by Reana Gibson
- October 17, 2023
Charter Commission accuses school district of “playing games” during appeal of American Classical Academy
Members of the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission unanimously overturned a decision by the Jackson-Madison County School Board Thursday and.
- by Reana Gibson
- October 6, 2023
Jackson-Madison County Schools attacks “inconsistencies” in two recommendations for American Classical Education
Jackson-Madison County Schools made the unusual move Wednesday to publicly attack a recommendation by the Executive Director of the Tennessee.
- by Sky Arnold
- October 4, 2023
Charter Commission director backs proposed public charter schools in Nashville, Memphis and Jackson
Four proposed public charter schools in Memphis, Nashville, and Jackson are all receiving new support from a key state board.
- by Sky Arnold
- October 3, 2023
Lane College among those opposing American Classical Education’s appeal in Madison County
American Classical Education (ACE) will have to overcome opposition from one of Tennessee’s historically black colleges and universities if it’s.
- by Sky Arnold
- September 22, 2023