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The week ahead in Tennessee education and government. Capitol news, school-board votes, charter applications, and what we are tracking next.

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2026

  • The Signal#31July 28, 2026

    Todd Warner Facing Opposition After Voting Against Key Trump Policy

    Warner's vote against private school choice and dual-office campaign draw fire from primary challenger Vincent Cuevas.

  • The Signal#30July 21, 2026

    Chatt Prep expansion denied despite test score gains

    The Hamilton County Board of Education fell one vote short of approving the charter school's growth plan.

  • The Signal#28July 7, 2026

    Report Finds the Literacy Success Act Is Delivering Results

    Third through fifth grade reading proficiency has climbed since Tennessee launched its literacy overhaul in 2021.

  • The Signal#27June 30, 2026

    Former Senator Lamar Alexander Says Tennessee Needs More Political Competition

    Alexander told Nashville leaders that Tennessee made its greatest progress when both parties were competitive.

  • The Signal#26June 23, 2026

    Hamilton County School Board to vote on reducing testing

    District leaders propose cutting local benchmark tests from three to two per year in Hamilton County schools.

  • The Signal#25June 16, 2026

    Self-Described 'Trump Candidate' Sides with Unions over Trump on Education

    A Trump appointee at the USDA is breaking with the administration over federal education policy.

  • The Signal#24June 9, 2026

    University president weighs in on outcomes-based funding proposal

    State funding formula ties university budgets to graduation rates and job placements rather than how many students enroll.

  • The Signal#23June 2, 2026

    Congressman Andy Ogles Uses Your Tax Dollars for TV Ad

    Tennessee Republican runs campaign-style spot on government dime while criticizing wasteful spending.

  • The Signal#22May 26, 2026

    Hamilton County teachers appear set for pay increase

    Hamilton County school board approves budget with employee raises and major funding increases for athletics and arts programs.

  • The Signal#21May 20, 2026

    Suburban school districts fought efforts to reduce barriers for open enrollment

    At least one district lobbied against legislation that would have made it easier for students to transfer across district lines.

  • The Signal#20May 20, 2026

    Suburban school districts fought efforts to reduce barriers for open enrollment

    At least one district lobbied against legislation that would have made it easier for students to transfer across district lines.

  • The Signal#6May 20, 2026

    Suburban schools fought open enrollment push

    Firefly investigation reveals districts lobbied against letting nonresident students enroll more easily.

  • The Signal#5May 19, 2026

    Suburban districts fight state's open enrollment push

    At least one district lobbied lawmakers against reducing barriers for nonresident students, investigation finds.