House Democrats oppose legislation to support economically disadvantaged students in their districts
State Representative Justin Jones, D-Nashville, represents a district that touches four school clusters with some of the highest performing public.
House Democrats propose “family-first” agenda for the new session
Members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press conference Tuesday to release what they’re calling a “family-first” agenda for.
- by Reana Gibson
- January 31, 2024
House Democrats call for the resignation of Tennessee Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds
The House Democratic Caucus called for Tennessee Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynold to resign Monday morning, saying she doesn’t have the.
- by Reana Gibson
- January 22, 2024
Nashville lawmakers express opposition to rule change to prevent conflicts of interest in review of public charter school authorizers
A seemingly routine rule change involving the process of reviewing local school districts that authorize public charter schools faced opposition.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- October 24, 2023
Tennessee’s House and Senate end the week at odds on the special session. Will the weekend bring change?
The first week of the special session on public safety may have seen more criticism for what lawmakers didn’t do.
- by Sky Arnold
- August 25, 2023
House Democrats attack public charter schools despite academic success in their own counties
Thursday morning two House Democrats used what would otherwise be a routine vote to reauthorize the Tennessee Public Charter School.
- by Sky Arnold
- March 17, 2023
TISA rules pass joint state committee
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) cleared an important hurdle Monday morning that ensures its eventual implementation for school.
- by Sky Arnold
- January 30, 2023