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 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.
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.
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.
Tennessee Department of Education says work-based learning enrollment is increasing statewide
A new report from the Tennessee Department of Education says Tennessee’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) and work-based learning (WBL) initiatives will play a critical role in building up the state’s talent pipeline in the years ahead.
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.
Legislation to expand school choice, free meal programs, and pedestrian-friendly schools are among the first filed
Tennessee legislators have filed several bills this year that aim to tackle longstanding challenges in education, such as expanding school choice, enhancing student safety, and curbing distractions from cell phones.
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.
Federal Trade Commission claims company that provided weapons detection technology to schools made false claims about its effectiveness
The Federal Trade Commission has charged a company that produces AI-based weapons detection systems used by schools and other businesses with making misleading claims about its effectiveness.
New survey indicates school satisfaction varies across income levels
A recent report from the education advocacy organization 50CAN indicates that overall school satisfaction in Tennessee is similar to the national average, despite some differences across income levels.
Education leaders say teacher vacancy data shows a need for mentorship and professional development
While statewide teaching vacancy rates haven’t seemed to change much in recent years, Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) data indicates that the number of positions filled by teachers with temporary permits and other exemptions has increased.
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.
Metro Nashville and Hamilton County school districts celebrate student growth
Metro Nashville Public Schools has attained a Level 5 growth score from the Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS), an announcement from the district said.