In the divide over vouchers, schools like BE Academy say they wouldn’t exist without Tennessee’s program.
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Camellia Burris is an attorney and journalist from Nashville. She is a graduate of Spelman College, Tulane University School of Law, and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she studied at the Toni Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. She began her journalism career covering housing policies for the San Francisco Public Press before joining the Miami Herald as an investigative reporting fellow. She joined WPLN News in February 2025.
Tennessee proposal would reduce foreign language requirement for students
Tennessee Board of Education Chairman Bob Eby has proposed a less stringent world language requirement for high school students. He said he doesn’t want to eliminate foreign language classes but rather offer flexibility based on student needs and interests.
Tennessee families are suing over state voucher program they claim is unconstitutional
Tennessee parents are suing the state over the universal voucher program, arguing that it violates the state constitution by diverting public funds to private schools.
Americans want colleges to teach students how to think, not what to think, new Vanderbilt poll finds
Most Americans say that colleges should teach students how to think critically but not what to think. That’s the latest finding from the Vanderbilt Unity poll, which takes the pulse of Americans’ attitudes towards higher education.
Fired MTSU dean sues university, citing political pressure around Charlie Kirk post
Laura Sosh-Lightsy worked at Middle Tennessee State University for over two decades before getting fired over a social media post about Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, she filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the university.
Nashville is reviewing school start times. Here’s what comes next.
City leaders are in the early stages of researching the pros and cons of changing school hours in Nashville.
Tennessee teacher suspended for Charlie Kirk post is allowed at daughter’s school, judge rules
A Tennessee school teacher suspended over a Charlie Kirk post has won a victory in federal court after a judge ruled that her school district can no longer stop her from going to her daughter’s school or speaking with students and faculty.
Some Sumner County parents protest with empty desks on Charlie Kirk Day
Some parents took issue with the school board declaring this day without any input from families.
Tennessee teacher asks judge to lift “no contact” ban following Charlie Kirk-related suspension
After suing the Williamson County school district for violating her First Amendment rights, she’s asking a judge to stop the district from preventing her from going on school grounds or speaking with students and teachers.
Vanderbilt professors recommend against signing Trump higher ed compact
Professors at Vanderbilt University have recommended against an agreement calling for the university to comply with directives from the Trump administration in exchange for favor in receiving federal grants.
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