Library board members appointed by Sumner County Constitutional Republicans have deeply influenced local libraries, including passing a policy that critics say would censor collections across the county.
Book ban advocates could soon take over Sumner County’s school board. Behind the movement is a far-right political faction with a decade-long grudge.
The Sumner County Constitutional Republicans already hold a majority of seats on the County Commission. They hope to flip the school board in the upcoming March 5 elections, with endorsed candidates running in four of the six contests.
Republican lawmakers propose dissolving governing body of Tennessee’s only public historically Black university
A proposal would transfer authority of TSU to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission until a new board is appointed.
Here’s a sneak peek at Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher expansion proposal, thanks to an accidental filing
Draft language has emerged — and disappeared — for Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher expansion proposal. Here’s what it said.
Report: 39% of TN school districts receive less in per-student funding than students using proposed private school vouchers
Under the proposal, Tennessee would spend over $2,000 more on each voucher than the average student in Metro Nashville Public Schools and Williamson County Schools.
School vouchers will dominate this legislative session. What other education proposals are lawmakers pursuing?
Tennessee lawmakers are returning to the capitol after a week-long closure due to snow and frigid temperatures. As the session gets underway, education issues will be a top priority. Especially Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school voucher proposal.
Snow days can disrupt learning and routines. Here are some tips for supporting students when they return to school.
Snow days can still be a “huge learning opportunity” for children. And there are ways to set students up for success when they return to the classroom.
Senators criticize rollout of third grade retention in first meeting with new Tennessee education commissioner
In her first appearance before the Senate education committee, Tennessee’s Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds received sharp criticism for the rollout of the state’s third grade retention law, which threatened to hold back kids who didn’t pass the English Language Arts section of their TCAP test.
‘Kids are dying’: Elementary schoolers call on lawmakers to strengthen gun laws as session reconvenes
Five young children missed class Tuesday to call for stricter gun laws at Tennessee’s capitol.
2023 was a tumultuous year for education in Tennessee. Here’s a look back at the year’s biggest stories.
As 2023 comes to close, WPLN is taking a moment to remember some of the biggest stories of the year. In education, big policy changes usually take the number one spot. Unfortunately, this was not a typical year.
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