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UT Knoxville Programs Clear New Federal Earnings Test
All 60 undergraduate programs included in a federal earnings analysis cleared the benchmark tied to future student loan eligibility.
Knox County Schools Considers Changing Start Times to Cut Bus Costs
The district is considering fewer bus routes and different school schedules as it looks for ways to decrease spending.
Early Voting Ends 45 Percent Ahead of 2022 Pace, 7 Percent Lower Than 2018
Tennesseans cast 1,280,642 early and absentee votes, 45 percent more than in 2022, with Election Day set for Nov. 3.
Today Is the Final Day to Vote Early in Tennessee
Early voting ends Thursday ahead of Tennessee’s state and federal general election on Nov. 3.
Rep. Mark White Reappointed to Lead Nation’s Report Card Board
The Memphis lawmaker will serve a second one-year term as chair of the national board that sets NAEP policy.
McMahon, Vanderbilt Chancellor Call for Stronger Workforce Pathways
The higher education discussion focused on job preparation, academic standards, and different paths to career success.
TISA Committee Calls for Better Count of Low-Income Students
The annual report could open the door to changing how Tennessee identifies students who generate additional school funding.
Nashville Educator Wants to Build an AI School That Stays Human
Ben Schumacher's proposed Horizon Academies would combine personalized learning, strong relationships, and career pathways for Nashville students.
Austin Peay Launches New Center to Strengthen Student Literacy
The university will support current and future educators and provide reading help in local schools while partnering with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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Court Dismisses Challenge to Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships
Local Judge Puts Memphis-Shelby County Schools State Oversight on Hold Again
Board of Education to Review Charter School, Scholarship, and Virtual School Rule Changes
New Study Questions How Tennessee Pays Teachers in Hard-to-Staff Schools
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State Board Says It Is Ready to Take Control of MSCS
Nearly One in Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools Educators Resigned in 2024
TBI Sends Rep. Ronnie Glynn Residency Investigation to District Attorney
Finding and Funding School Buildings Remains Biggest Barrier to Expanding Student Options
Tennessee Public Charter Schools Commission Reverses Gate School, Music City Academy Application Denials
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