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.
Republican lawmakers are poised to get rid of TSU’s current board. The school is asking for more time to address their concerns.
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 […]
Book bans are expanding from schools into public libraries in Sumner County. The group behind the shift is contributing to a culture of fear.
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.
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