The Friday Flicker · Issue #7
Board Names Leigh Webb Interim Superintendent of Williamson County Schools
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Good evening.
This week, the Williamson County Board of Education named an interim superintendent to replace departing superintendent Jason Golden. We take a closer look at the former English teacher who's now tasked with leading the district.
Elsewhere this week: a Chattanooga grad is creating a college access program for students at his alma mater and another local high school, UT researchers are getting global attention at the World Cup, and former Senator Lamar Alexander makes the case for more political competition.
The Lead
Board Names Leigh Webb Interim Superintendent of Williamson County Schools
By Zoe Kuhn
Webb has served the district as a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent.
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Chattanooga Grad Starts Program to Help Students Think 'Big Picture'
Maurquez Thompson’s new college prep program will support students from The Howard School and Brainerd High School.
Zoe Kuhn
World Cup Providing a ‘Global Platform’ for UT
UT-designed turfgrass is in use at multiple stadiums.
Zoe Kuhn
Former Senator Lamar Alexander Says Tennessee Needs More Political Competition
He says key progress was made under a two-party system.
Sky Arnold
That's it for the week in education. We wish everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend. Thanks for reading.
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