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Recent coverage tied to Fort Bluff Camp, Rhea County, and East schools.
Sen. Blackburn Expresses Support for Public Charter Schools and Open Enrollment
In an exclusive interview, Blackburn expressed support for removing tuition requirements for out-of-district students and charter school funding.
Austin Peay to Cover Military Tuition Assistance if Federal Shutdown Continues
As the federal government shutdown threatens to pause Military Tuition Assistance payments, Austin Peay State University has pledged to cover tuition for active-duty, reserve, and National Guard students enrolled in Fall B courses—continuing its long-standing support for military learners near Fort
U.S. Department of Education launches second stage testing for FAFSA
The U.S. Department of Education has launched the second (Beta 2) stage of testing for the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), according to an announcement this week.
Thousands of Schools at Risk of Closing Due to Enrollment Loss
Days before Christmas, the school board in Jackson, Mississippi, voted to close 11 schools and merge two more — a drastic move that parents in the district had long feared. Some on the list have lost 30% or more of their students since 2018.Despite the district’s high poverty, Superintendent Errick