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The Signal · Issue #24

University president weighs in on outcomes-based funding proposal

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Sent to 3,159 subscribers

University President Gives Thoughts on Potential Outcomes-Based Funding Changes
University President Gives Thoughts on Potential Outcomes-Based Funding Changes

Good morning.

This week we're looking at how the state's Outcomes-Based Funding formula works and which changes could be made to it soon.

Also this week, Knox County Schools is asking lawmakers to revise the state's Age-Appropriate Materials Act, and a public charter school's brand-new marching band just played CMA Fest after a whirlwind first year.

The Lead

University President Gives Thoughts on Potential Outcomes-Based Funding Changes

By Jacob Holley

The OBF allocates funding to public colleges and universities based on student success metrics instead of student enrollment.

Read the full story →

Also in this issue

  • Charter School Marching Band in its First Year of Existence Performs at CMA Fest

    The band was formed thanks to helping hands from Pinnacle Financial Partners, the Country Music Association (CMA), and country music star Russell Dickerson.

    Jacob Holley

  • Knox County Schools to Ask Legislators to Revise Book-Banning Law

    The district confirmed on May 14 that it was pulling Roots from its schools before superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk reinstated it two weeks later.

    Jacob Holley

That's a wrap on another week in Tennessee politics and education. We'll be back in your inbox soon with more reporting. Thanks for reading.

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