Clarksville-Montgomery County School System works to increase instructional effectiveness through teacher residency pathways
CMCSS Director of Opportunity Culture Lisa Baker provided an overview of teacher residency programming within the district at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.
Rutherford County Schools approves school rezoning
The Rutherford County Schools Board of Education approved new zoning rules for high schools in the county at Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Memphis-Shelby County school board delays vote to terminate Superintendent Feagins’ contract
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education voted 5-4 on Tuesday to postpone a vote on whether to terminate Superintendent Marie Feagins’ contract.
Memphis Shelby County Schools leaders consider terminating Superintendent Feagins’ contract
Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) could be without a leader once again after tonight’s special called Board of Education meeting.
Rocketship Public Schools appoints new executive director
Eric Dailey has been named the new executive director of Rocketship Public Schools in Tennessee, according to a Monday announcement from the charter operator.
Charter school operator files lawsuit accusing Metro Nashville Public Schools of diverting students of color to a lower performing school
On Monday LEAD Public Schools filed a lawsuit challenging a rezoning plan for LEAD Cameron as a violation of its charter with the district. LEAD is asking a Davidson County Chancellor to stop the rezoning from going into effect and potentially force the Tennessee school district to pay financial damages.
Metro Nashville Public Schools officials celebrate milestone year for academic growth and graduation rates
Metro Nashville Public Schools reached several milestones in terms of academic growth and performance in the 2023-24 school year, according to recent data from the district.
Williamson County Schools bans three more books, restricts two others
The Williamson County Board of Education voted Monday to ban three books and restrict access to two others at Monday’s school board meeting, following months of debate between parents and educators about K-12 book bans throughout the state.
Charter School Commission approves new location for Empower Memphis and an additional opening grade for Invictus Nashville Charter School
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission has approved changes to a charter agreement with Empower Memphis Career and College Prep Charter Schools that would allow the operator to open a new school in a different location next school year.
Rutherford County residents speak out against banning books like ‘A Clockwork Orange’
Several local residents spoke to Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Board of Education members Thursday to continue voicing opposition to recent book bans within the Middle Tennessee school district, after district librarians received an email instructing them to pull 150 “sexually explicit” books from school library shelves.
Knox County Schools approves changes to anti-discrimination guidelines, bans dozens of books
Knox County Schools (KCS) Board of Education members unanimously approved proposed revisions to district guidelines on discrimination and harassment at Thursday’s board meeting.
Rutherford County Schools considers potential plans for two new high schools to prevent overcrowding
Rutherford County Schools (RCS) leaders are growing more concerned about overcrowding in high schools as more and more families move into the district.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools to hire 100 virtual instructors amid teacher shortage
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a contract on Tuesday with a digital learning provider to hire 100 virtual instructors for middle and high school students.
Knox County School leaders debate proposed changes to district nondiscrimination and harassment policies
Members of the Knox County Schools Board of Education continued to debate proposed revisions to district guidelines on discrimination and harassment at Monday’s work session.
Wilson County Schools celebrates its six Reward Schools
Wilson County Schools (WCS) Director Jeff Luttrell congratulated six schools for recently being named as Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education at Monday’s Board of Education meeting.
Wilson County middle school receives excellence in architectural design award after rebuilding from tornado destruction
Wilson County Schools recently received special recognition for the design of the new West Wilson Middle School building, according to WCS Director Jeff Luttrell.
Sumner County Schools moves ahead with Beech High School stadium construction plans
Sumner County Schools officials will move forward with current plans to construct a new stadium at Beech High School, despite some recent disagreements within the district community about how the stadium should be designed.
Memphis-Shelby County school board expresses frustration with city leaders’ opposition to East Region High School proposals
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education members expressed frustration with Memphis city leaders’ recent decision to block a special use permit to construct the new East Region High School at Tuesday’s work session meeting.
Williamson County Schools Superintendent Golden outlines plans to improve teacher pay and stop bullying
The Williamson County Schools (WCS) Board of Education unanimously approved new plans proposed Monday by Superintendent Jason Golden to address budget concerns relating to teacher pay and bullying within the district.
“A Clockwork Orange”among 150 books Rutherford County Schools has pulled from the shelves
The ongoing debate about book bans in Rutherford County Schools dominated much of the discussion at Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, after district librarians said they recently received an email instructing them to pull 150 sexually explicit books from school library shelves.