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Proposal to directly target higher education funding moves closer to approval — The Friday Flicker #6 | Tennessee Firefly
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The Friday Flicker · Issue #6

Proposal to directly target higher education funding moves closer to approval

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Sent to 3,143 subscribers

Proposal to Directly Target Higher Education Funding Moves Closer to Approval
Proposal to Directly Target Higher Education Funding Moves Closer to Approval

This week, we had an important update on a proposal for higher education funding designed to directly target dollars to promote good-paying, in-demand jobs.

We also published stories about key improvements in state literacy, a local school superintendent stepping down, and a new arts school opening where Elvis Presley once attended.

The Lead

Proposal to Directly Target Higher Education Funding Moves Closer to Approval

By Jacob Holley

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission will vote next month on changes designed to promote good-paying, in-demand jobs.

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Also in this issue

  • State Testing Results Show Notable Improvements in Reading

    Leaders credit investments in literacy and education for testing improvements.

    Sky Arnold

  • Hamilton County Launches New Student-Driven History Experience

    Zoe Kuhn

  • Williamson County Schools Superintendent Stepping Down

    Sky Arnold

  • New Public Arts School to Open in Elvis Presley’s Old Middle School

    Jacob Holley

That's all for this week. Next week, look for an article about a local school district renewing a contract with a company it's currently suing. Thanks for reading.

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