The Signal · Issue #5
Suburban districts fight state's open enrollment push
· Sent to 1 subscribers
Good morning. This week, Tennessee Firefly uncovered that at least one suburban school district actively lobbied state lawmakers to vote down legislation that would have reduced enrollment barriers for nonresident students. The investigation raises questions about how districts use their influence on open enrollment policy, a topic that continues to shape education access across the state.
Elsewhere in education, Gestalt Community Schools is bringing its college and career education model to Jackson after nearly two decades in Memphis. The expansion adds two new charter schools to the city. Meanwhile, newly surfaced records detail a lawsuit filed by House candidate Bo McCawley against Vanderbilt Medical Center, the university, and a doctor following allegations of child abuse. The case adds context to McCawley's campaign as voters head toward the election.
The Lead
Suburban School Districts Opposed Open Enrollment Efforts
By Sky Arnold
A Tennessee Firefly investigation found that at least one district asked lawmakers to vote down reducing enrollment barriers for nonresident students.
Read the full story →Also in this issue
New Charter Schools Bring College and Career Education Model to Jackson
After 18 years of serving students within five schools in Memphis, Gestalt Community Schools is expanding its education model into Jackson with two new charter schools.
Jacob Holley
Uncovered Records Detail House Candidate Bo McCawley’s Lawsuit Against Vanderbilt Medical Center
McCawley once sued the hospital, university, and its doctor following allegations of child abuse.
Firefly Staff
That's a wrap on this week's education policy battles, budget debates, and the ongoing tug-of-war over how Tennessee funds its schools. We'll be back next week with more from Nashville and beyond. Thanks for reading.
The Signal