The fate of school vouchers in Tennessee was thrown into doubt Tuesday as the governor’s proposal was effectively withdrawn from consideration in the state House. The sponsoring lawmaker says it’s just a scheduling issue.
Is Governor Haslam’s Voucher Proposal Being Pulled For Good?
Haslam Leans On Teachers To Sway Public Over Common Core
Governor Bill Haslam is trying to show public opinion is on his side when it comes to Common Core, even if the legislature is turning against him.
Don’t Just Delay Common Core, Some Lawmakers Say: Repeal It
Legislative wrangling over the Common Core educational standards ramped up a notch Tuesday morning, with state lawmakers weighing a bill to back Tennessee out altogether from the grade-level benchmarks adopted by dozens of states.
How The Cost Of College Went From Affordable To Sky-High
In the decades following World War II, many American families had a lot of help paying for a college education. But in the 1970s, inflation spiked and public policies began to change.
Impending Insurance Mandate Drives More Than Expected To TennCare
People are flooding the state’s Medicaid program – known as TennCare. They’re trying to get coverage to avoid a penalty under the Affordable Care Act. State officials were expecting people who were already eligible for government-funded health care to sign up – just not this many.
Tensions Mount Over Common Core As Tennessee Senators Pass Bill To Target “Data Mining”
State lawmakers showed no sign of letting up Monday night on new educational standards they’ve been taking pot shots at, known as the Common Core. Senators passed a bill aimed at concerns over the use of student data, while tensions mounted more broadly over the new educational benchmarks.
Metro School Board Doesn’t Plan to Close Schools, But Hasn’t Ruled It Out, Either
The Metro School Board does not have plans to close any schools right now, but that doesn’t mean the idea won’t come up later. The board is facing a $15 million shortfall, based on a budget proposed by Schools Director Jesse Register
To Sell Free Community College Plan, Tennessee Governor Meets Universities In The Middle
Governor Bill Haslam is starting to compromise on his administration’s proposal to pay the full tuition for anyone going to community college.
From Name-Calling To Help With College Tuition: Tennessee Lawmakers Soften On Immigrants
In a sea change on illegal immigration, Tennessee’s largely Republican legislature could allow in-state tuition rates for students whose families came to the U.S. without documentation.
What Really Happened In Last Week’s State House Vote On Common Core?
Lawmakers in Tennessee and other states have been fighting over the education standards known as Common Core. In the Tennessee House last week, the fight boiled over.
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