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Commentary: After the Campaign, the Work Begins for Tennessee Education
Opportunity must be accompanied by accountability.
Knox County Schools Set to Re-evaluate Banned Books List
The district’s Board of Education voted to replace the current process for reviewing books.
Marsha Blackburn and Jerri Green Win Gubernatorial Primaries
Education proved decisive in numerous closely watched House races.
Knox County School Board Flips to Democratic Majority in Election
Brandy Jenkins defeated Republican candidate Bill Sofield to fill the District 9 seat.
TCAT Upper Cumberland Earns Recognition for Serving Military-Connected Students
The College of Applied Technology is the second campus in Tennessee to earn the VETS Bravo designation.
Reports Show Congressman Rose Has Loaned His Campaign Nearly $13 Million
Rose spent most of that money with a firm responsible for a poll showing a dead heat with Senator Blackburn.
Commentary: Rose Campaign’s Connections to Pollster Raise Questions About ‘Independent’ Poll
Campaign records show John Rose’s campaign has spent more than $10 million with the D.C. political firm that conducted the recent poll.
House District 80 Challengers Divided Over Support of Public Charter Schools and Accountability
Democrats Bethany Miller and Andrea Bond-Johnson are running to replace retiring Rep. Johnny Shaw.
Rocketship United Academy Holds “Kinder Camp” Ahead of First School Day
Principal Ben Smith says the camp prepares incoming kindergarteners to transition to elementary school.
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Board of Education Denies Highest-Rated Charter School Applications Since 2014
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UT Partnership Wins $160M Grant to Transform Underused Farmland
Two New Public Charter Schools Approved in Memphis
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Rep. Elaine Davis Runs on Education Record, Challenger Brent Jones Ignores Firefly Questions
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