Rutherford County Schools Board of Education passes resolution urging ‘closure of the nation’s borders’
The Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday urging state leaders to “expedite the closure of the nation’s borders” as the county’s English learner population continues to grow.
Sumner County Schools’ Frankie Skinner Named National Finalist for Leadership Excellence
The Sumner County Board of Education gave its special recognition Tuesday to Sumner County Schools Director of Instruction Frankie Skinner after she was recently named a national finalist for the District Administration Leadership Institute Woman of Distinction Award.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools leaders take ‘neutral stance’ on school vouchers
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Board of Education voted Tuesday to take a “neutral stance” on Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed school voucher program that would allow more families across the state to use public funds for private school enrollment.
Johnson City Schools on the hunt for a new superintendent
The Johnson City Board of Education and Tennessee School Board Association are looking for a new superintendent for Johnson City Schools, as current Superintendent Steve Barnett gets set to leave his position to become chief operating officer of the Niswonger Foundation.
Williamson County Schools Superintendent says more tax dollars needed for teacher and staff raises
Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden told district leaders and community members at Tuesday’s school board meeting that the district is currently working to finalize its proposed budget for its upcoming budget process.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education votes to terminate Superintendent Feagins’ contract
The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Board of Education voted Tuesday to terminate the contract of Superintendent Marie Feagins over allegations of professional misconduct.
Metro Nashville and Memphis-Shelby County school districts open school options applications this month
Families in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Metro Nashville Public Schools will soon be able to apply to a charter school or select a school outside their neighborhood or zone through the application process.
University of Memphis launches Memphis Research Ecosystem Leaders Program
The University of Memphis has launched a new year-long initiative to connect research leaders at the university who have seen success in their individual labs to researchers with strategic focuses to create large-scale transformational research ecosystems.
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga doctoral candidate develops self-encrypting AI
Joshua Tyler, a computational engineering doctoral candidate and electrical engineering research associate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), has developed the world’s first usable artificial intelligence network that can learn how to encrypt itself.
Tennessee State University band director removed amid ongoing investigation
Tennessee State University has placed the band director of its Grammy-winning marching band on paid administrative leave amid an investigation relating to an internal audit, according to a Friday announcement from TSU Interim President Dr. Dwayne Tucker.
Williamson County Schools leaders recommend open zoning for most schools in 2025-26 school year
Williamson County Schools (WCS) leaders recently recommended allowing over 40 of the district’s 50 schools to have open zoning next school year.
Tennessee House returns to culture wars with resolution opposing trans women competing in collegiate women’s sports
The Tennessee House of Representatives passed a jointed resolution Thursday to signal lawmakers’ support for Riley Gaines, a former swimmer known for campaigning against the participation of trans women in collegiate women’s sports.
Metro Nashville school board renews six public charter schools
The Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Board of Education voted Tuesday to renew the ten-year charter agreements for Valor Voyager Academy, Rocketship United Academy, STEM Prep High School, Explore! Community School, STRIVE Collegiate Academy, and KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary.
Memphis-Shelby County Superintendent issues defiant response to ouster attempt
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins issued another defiant response to allegations of professional misconduct and recent efforts to fire her Tuesday, when school board members were expected to vote on whether to terminate her contract after less than a year leading the district.
Rutherford County school board votes to remove and restrict several more titles from school libraries
The book ban debate continued to rage at Thursday’s Rutherford County Schools Board of Education meeting, when school board members ultimately voted to remove several more books from school library shelves.
Hamilton County Schools enlists students to assist with Harrison Future Ready Center renovations
Hamilton County Schools students will soon play a role in renovating the center to gain more workforce experience, a recent district announcement said.
Shelby County Commissioners pass ‘no-confidence’ resolution against Memphis-Shelby County School Board amid efforts to fire Superintendent Feagins
Shelby County Commissioners voted Monday in favor of a no-confidence resolution against the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education over school board members’ recent efforts to fire Superintendent Marie Feagins.
Report says students in Tennessee’s Navigate Reconnect program are more likely to gain post-secondary credentials
A new report from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) says students in Tennessee’s primary college coaching and advising program are more likely than others to gain post-secondary credentials.
SCORE report finds AI is having a growing influence in Tennessee classrooms
While schools and universities were initially reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT due to concerns about AI plagiarism and AI hallucinations, educators are now using AI to enhance instruction and familiarize students with emerging technologies.
Tennessee Charter School Center says charter schools are outperforming non-charter schools on ACT exams
A new memo from the Tennessee Charter School Center suggests that many charter school students are outperforming their non-charter school peers in ACT exams.