A new report ranks Tennessee in the bottom half nationally for college affordability. The state ranks 29th in the number of affordable institutions for the 2022-2023 school year. Of 18 colleges and universities sampled in Tennessee, only 33% were affordable, according to the report. The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) examines the factors driving affordability gaps […]
Auto program at Maplewood High School revs up student motivation, career readiness
For 10 years, students at Maplewood High School have been learning how to do an oil change, replace breaks and rotate tires. This training is part of a program that the school offers to prepare kids for career success.
The environment impacts learning for Tennessee students. Here’s how.
A Tennessee non-profit notes that extreme weather may hinder student success, but nature-based learning improves students’ mental health and performance.
Here are 3 ways that a high-ranked Nashville high school is working to help its students
A recent ranking places KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School among the five best high schools in the city. The school’s principal credits expanding college prep work, a supportive staff and a positive outlook.
How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may strip resources for low-income students and those with disabilities
The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college.
Survey shows Tennessee teachers’ feelings about cell phones, disciplinary measures and school culture
Most Tennessee teachers find cellphone use in class disruptive and want their use restricted, according to an annual survey released this summer.
Students in Metro Nashville Public Schools head back to school this week
Inglewood Elementary School in Nashville was buzzing with excitement as students entered the doors on Tuesday for their first day of class.
Tennessee schools are updating classroom cellphone policies as required by new law
While the law gives latitude to local school boards, educators and policy experts insist that restricting cellphone use in schools improves social skills and keeps students safer in the event of an emergency.
East Tennessee students defend high school foreign language requirement
High school students in Tennessee may eventually no longer need to take a foreign language class to graduate. But some insist that these lessons go beyond the classroom.
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