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Alexis Marshall

One year since the Covenant shooting, here’s how private school security has changed in Tennessee

By Alexis Marshall

March 24, 2024

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While the legislature hasn’t passed major gun reform, it did approve millions in state funds for security, including dedicated funds for private schools.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Covenant School, gun reform, gun violence, school shooting

A compromise on TSU’s board has emerged. Will it make it to the governor’s desk?

By Alexis Marshall

March 19, 2024

Dueling proposals to change the membership of Tennessee State University’s board of trustees are advancing in the legislature. It’s unclear which version of the plans will win out.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, HBCU, Tennessee State University

Dueling school voucher bills advance in Tennessee with no compromise in sight

By Alexis Marshall

March 7, 2024

A key House committee passed a sweeping, controversial school voucher bill on Wednesday, and the Senate version cleared its first hurdle.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Education, school vouchers

Sumner County voters shut down Constitutional Republicans’ attempt to win a school board majority

By Alexis Marshall

March 6, 2024

Not a single school board candidate endorsed by Sumner County Constitutional Republicans won their primary Tuesday. Instead, a slate of more moderate Republicans racked up wins.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Education, Elections 2024, K-12, public schools, Sumner County Constitutional Republicans

Super Tuesday brought no surprises in Tennessee as Biden, Trump face off for presidency

By Blaise Gainey, Rachel Iacovone, Alexis MarshallandCynthia Abrams

March 6, 2024

Likely because of the predictable outcome, voter turnout across the nation has been low in comparison to past primaries. The same held true in Tennessee.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: democrats, Donald Trump, election, election day, Elections, Elections 2024, Joe Biden, primary elections, republicans, Sumner County Constitutional Republicans

Vastly different school voucher plans are advancing in Tennessee’s legislature this week. Here’s where things stand.

By Alexis Marshall

March 4, 2024

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Lawmakers are now in their second week of weighing competing proposals to expand private school vouchers across Tennessee.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Cameron Sexton, John Ray Clemmons, Jon Lundberg, school choice, school vouchers

House GOP introduces sweeping school voucher amendment, impacting testing, teacher evaluations and more

By Alexis Marshall

February 28, 2024

After months of anticipation and conversations with lawmakers, Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal is coming before legislative committees this week.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Bill Lee, Cameron Sexton, Jack Johnson, Jon Lundberg, school vouchers, William Lamberth

Millersville fired four of its top leaders. Outraged residents are demanding answers.

By Alexis Marshall

February 23, 2024

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In one month, Millersville has fired the city’s manager, attorney, police chief and fire chief. Those in power say they’re moving the Millersville in a “new direction.”

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Sumner County, Sumner County Constitutional Republicans

Tennessee’s Senate passes a backup plan in case TSU’s board dissolves this summer. The sponsor hopes it’s never used.

By Alexis Marshall

February 15, 2024

Tennessee’s Senate passed a bill today that would put the state’s higher education commission in charge of Tennessee State University if its board of trustees sunsets this summer. Sen. Jon Lundberg, R-Bristol, who sponsored the bill, said he hopes it is never used.

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, HBCU, Higher Education, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Tennessee State University

Republican lawmakers are poised to get rid of TSU’s current board. The school is asking for more time to address their concerns.

By Alexis Marshall

February 12, 2024

As soon as this week, Tennessee’s Senate could vote to vacate Tennessee State University’s governing body. The school’s board of trustees is set to expire this summer. But instead of letting it lapse, this bill would remove all current trustees, allow the governor to replace most of them and extend the body’s authority for two […]

Filed Under: Education, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Tennessee State University

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