Themed week (June 1-5, 2026) celebrating the real-life superpowers of the animal kingdom for young elementary campers.
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In the news from the TNFirefly newsroom
Recent coverage tied to Zoo Knoxville - Nature's Superheroes, Knox County, and East schools.
Parents Make the Case for Jackson’s First Public Charter School
If the Jackson Museum School’s appeal is granted next month, the school would open with an initial class of 160 students in kindergarten through second grade.
Charter School Students Outperform Peers in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville
New analysis of state testing data found positive news for charter students, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Some of Tennessee’s Largest School Districts Absent from Annual Educator Survey
Multiple large school districts were unrepresented after failing to reach the minimum 45 percent response threshold.
Knox County Schools Set to Re-evaluate Banned Books List
The district’s Board of Education voted to replace the current process for reviewing books.