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New study suggests Metro Nashville tutoring program was less impactful than expected

Despite increased investments in academic support to combat “learning loss” that came as a result of COVID-19, a recent report from Brown University researchers suggests students in Metro Nashville Public Schools are not benefitting much from tutoring.

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BlueSky Tennessee Institute prepares students for IT careers amid growing demand for tech professionals

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee teamed up with East Tennessee State University in 2021 to create an accelerated learning program for students to earn a bachelor’s degree in computing and job offer at BlueCross in just two years.

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Supporters make the case for Novus SMART Academy in Rutherford County

Following the Rutherford County Schools Board of Education’s recent decision to deny Novus SMART Academy’s application to become the fourth charter school in the district, supporters and educators from the charter school have taken their appeal to the state.

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“Wicked” and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” among 7 books under consideration for banning at Rutherford County Schools

The Rutherford County Schools Board of Education is expected to decide if it will ban seven books next month to comply with a new state law instructing school libraries to remove books with sexual or otherwise inappropriate content.

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