The Friday Flicker · Issue #21
Tennessee Lawmakers Mulling Metro Nashville Public Schools State Audit
Good evening,
This week, we reported on Metro Nashville Public Schools heading toward a performance audit while some lawmakers are also discussing a state audit.
We also have news of a local judge putting Memphis-Shelby County Schools state oversight on hold again, Knox County Schools cutting nearly $4 million from its central office to protect classroom resources, and a three-judge panel dismissing a constitutional challenge to Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship program.
The Lead
Tennessee Lawmakers Mulling Metro Nashville Public Schools State Audit
By Jacob Holley
Local officials are preparing a districtwide review as calls for additional state scrutiny grow.
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Goldberg Campaign Draws Most of its Donations from Outside Tennessee
Out-of-state contributions made up nearly 88 percent of Goldberg’s contributions through the first half of the year.
Jacob Holley
Knox County Schools Shrinks Central Office to Protect Classrooms
The district faces diminishing enrollment and less funding.
Jacob Holley
Fewer Children Could Impact Tennessee’s School Landscape
Lower birth rates and declining enrollment could affect schools statewide.
Jacob Holley
Court Dismisses Challenge to Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarships
A panel found that the state Constitution does not stop lawmakers from funding them.
Jacob Holley
Local Judge Puts Memphis-Shelby County Schools State Oversight on Hold Again
The ruling came four days after a judge cleared the oversight board to begin work.
Jacob Holley
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