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Tristar Reads Winners Turn Summer Pages into Scholarships
The contest’s four winners racked up more than 1,400 hours of reading this summer, including overall winner Wesley Martin, who spent nearly 8 hours a day reading.
Mobile Workshops to Provide Students with Hands-On Trade Skills Experience
Nissan and Be Pro Be Proud are partnering to send the workshops to schools across the state this year.
Commentary: Tennessee Voters Demand Strong, Coherent Support for High-Quality Public Education
Demand for innovative, high-quality public education was a defining issue in last week's primaries, and voters sent a clear message.
Metro Nashville Public Schools Superintendent Credits Widespread Academic Improvement to Higher Standards
The district recorded consistent increases in TCAP proficiency across multiple subjects since 2021.
Some of Tennessee’s Largest School Districts Absent from Annual Educator Survey
Multiple large school districts were unrepresented after failing to reach the minimum 45 percent response threshold.
Old Challenge Impacts the New School Year in Rutherford County
Rutherford County Schools is still looking for drivers to fill two bus runs.
Despite Concerns, AI Offers Hope to Enrich the Learning Environment
Experts say equipping teachers with AI literacy is a key first step to better utilizing the technology.
‘It Was Hard Not to Cry:’ From School Board Rejection to Opening Day Celebration
Inside the long road to Jackson Museum Academy’s inaugural school year.
Two New Board Members Elected to Memphis-Shelby County School Board
Tanya Frey and T.L Harris join two incumbents who were re-elected last week.
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Knox County Schools Set to Re-evaluate Banned Books List
Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green Win Gubernatorial Primaries
Knox County School Board Flips to Democratic Majority in Election
TCAT Upper Cumberland Earns Recognition for Serving Military-Connected Students
Reports Show Congressman Rose Has Loaned His Campaign Nearly $13 Million
Commentary: Rose Campaign’s Connections to Pollster Raise Questions About ‘Independent’ Poll
House District 80 Challengers Divided Over Support of Public Charter Schools and Accountability
Rocketship United Academy Holds “Kinder Camp” Ahead of First School Day
Scholarship Encourages Students to Create Solutions to Crypto Fraud
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Faces Tough Back-to-School Questions
Open Enrollment Divides Challengers in Open Nashville House Seat
Federal Loan Changes Hinder Loans for College Students and Parents
Commentary: Brent Jones Wants Your Vote. He Will Not Tell You What He Supports
Senator Adam Lowe Named First TSS Action Hero Award Recipient
Board of Education Denies Highest-Rated Charter School Applications Since 2014
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