Day camp on the Upper Cumberland Plateau with fire-building, tomahawk-throwing, plant ID, basic first aid, and paddling across Kelly Lake — designed to unplug kids and immerse them in outdoor skills.
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Recent coverage tied to Standing Stone State Park — Junior Ranger Camp, Overton County, and Middle schools.

Tennessee Leads the South in National Education Rankings Following Decades of Improvements
A new analysis finds Tennessee made the largest improvement of any state in national rankings for fourth- and eighth-grade reading and math between 2003 and 2024, while persistent achievement gaps underscore the work still ahead.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools Selects New Leadership with State Intervention Looming
New board chair Tamarques Porter points to TCAP scores and literacy as the district prepares for a pivotal court hearing.

Former Teacher Says Pressure to Inflate Grades is Harming Students
Samira Hardcastle says she quit her job following pressure from Metro Nashville Public School leaders.

Todd Warner Facing Opposition After Voting Against Key Trump Policy
Warner’s opposition to private school choice and decision to run for two offices at the same time have become defining issues in his primary against Vincent Cuevas.
