Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins is expected to respond this evening to allegations of misconduct as the school board gets set to decide whether her contract should be terminated. 

A new report from the Brookings Institution says that parents “consistently overestimate the quality of learning experiences that students report having in school” as K-12 schools struggle to maintain student engagement.

A new statewide poll from the Beacon Center of Tennessee indicates that 61 percent of Tennesseans support expanding charter schools statewide, with only 14 percent in opposition.

Two University of Memphis researchers recently received a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Professional Development program to address a “critical need for highly qualified licensed ESL teachers in the Memphis area.”

State Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, has proposed legislation for the upcoming session that could move the state’s high school athletics governing body to allow athletes to transfer schools with fewer restrictions.

The Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) is looking to prepare more educators to lead school districts across the state as Tennessee faces a shortage of superintendent candidates.

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s former Chancellor Dr. Steve Angle transitioned from his leadership role to join the faculty on Jan. 1. Officials said his 11 years at the helm marked “a period of significant growth and innovation” that elevated the university’s reputation and prospects for future success.

A group of students at Towne Acres Elementary School in Johnson City Schools got a chance to learn more about the practical applications of technology lessons they’ve been learning in class on a recent field trip to Science Hill High School.

From school threats to book bans and higher-ed funding debacles, 2024 marked a year of controversy and contention among education policymakers.

Researchers at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville will use a $17.8 million grant from the U.S. Air Force to create a wind tunnel to recreate hypersonic conditions for aerospace research.

The Tennessee Department of Education has named the 2024-25 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2024-25 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists, a recent announcement said. 

Since opening its doors nearly a decade ago, Libertas School of Memphis has gained support from local community members in the Frayser area for showing a “strong trajectory of student growth” and tackling chronic absenteeism.

New data from the state indicates that total enrollment in Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs) increased to 44,723 during the 2023-24 academic year.

A Tennessee legislator recently introduced a new bill that would allow public schools to display the Ten Commandments on school property.

New data from the Tennessee Department of Education notes growing participation in the state’s Education Savings Account program as more and more parents express interest in expanding school choice.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education approved contract extensions for custodial services within the district at Thursday’s special called meeting.

Tennessee Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, and State Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, recently introduced legislation to make pre-kindergarten free and accessible for all four-year-olds statewide.

The Hamilton County Schools (HCS) Board of Education passed a resolution on Thursday urging Tennessee lawmakers to oppose the expansion of school vouchers that would allow more parents in the state to use public funds for private school enrollment.

The parent advocacy organization Memphis Lift held a press conference Thursday to voice their support for Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Superintendent Marie Feagins amid efforts by some school board members to terminate her contract.

New data from the Tennessee Department of Education’s 2023-24 State Report Card shows that 290 schools have received an A for overall performance, on the second annual School Letter Grades.