House education leaders decline to vote on bill outlawing marriage between first cousins
Two State Representatives who’ve played a big role in education legislation this session were among the nine Republicans who declined.
Senate passes legislation to arm teachers following heated debate and clearing of spectators
The Tennessee State Senate passed a bill allowing teachers to be armed in the classroom following a chaotic discussion that.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 10, 2024
“Data bill” continues to advance in the House. Supporters say it will help better prepare students for Tennessee’s changing economy.
Members of the House Government Operations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Monday that’s designed to help the state do a better.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 9, 2024
Legislation requiring children to watch a video produced by group that opposes abortion heads to the governor’s desk
A bill that would require schoolchildren to watch a fetal development animation video made by abortion opposition group Live Action.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 4, 2024
Senate passes plan to enable the University of Memphis to form its own public school district
When Lawrence Blackwell moved his family to Tennessee in 2010 to work for the University of Memphis, he chose to.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 4, 2024
House finance committee advances legislation to make it easier for public charter schools to access vacant buildings
Members of the House Finance, Ways and Means Committee advanced a bill Tuesday that’s designed to make it easier for.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 3, 2024
Rogersville City teacher named 2024 National Teacher of the Year
For the first time in 35 years, a Tennessee teacher is the National Teacher of the Year. The Council of.
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- April 3, 2024
House committee advances legislation to create a new program to improve childhood literacy and workforce shortages
A key House committee advanced legislation this week that’s designed to address workforce shortages and early childhood literacy in one.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 3, 2024
Tennessee educators encouraged to share their experiences with the recently launched 2024 Tennessee Educator Survey
The state is encouraging teachers to help improve K-12 education in Tennessee by sharing their experiences in the 2024 Tennessee.
- by Reana Gibson
- April 3, 2024
Lawmakers from Nashville and Knoxville vote against effort to expand high performing schools in Memphis
By every measurement, the three public schools the University of Memphis operates on its campus are producing academic results. The.
- by Sky Arnold
- April 2, 2024