Parents of students with disabilities are wondering how the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education will impact their children.
Rural students have limited resources and higher poverty. This group is working to even the playing field
One of five children in Tennessee live in poverty. The Rural Early Learning Impact Network supports students with resources that go a long way toward addressing systemic issues.
Tennessee schools may soon require less red tape to remove students with disabilities from classrooms
Advocates worry the removals may be overused and make behavioral assessments of these students less effective.
Vanderbilt poll: Americans value higher education but are losing faith in its institutions
Most Americans believe that a college education is vital for success, but confidence in higher education — especially private universities — is declining, according to the latest polling by Vanderbilt University.
Belmont University hosts summer program for local high schoolers in bid to diversify student body
Dozens of local high schoolers moved on to Belmont University’s campus this month to embark on a two-week long college immersion experience. These juniors and seniors live in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and take dual enrollment courses.
TSU reaches agreement to reallocate $96 million for university operations
Tennessee State University has reached an agreement with the state of Tennessee reallocates $96 million to support its operational needs.
The ACLU is fighting Rutherford County’s book bans. Here’s why.
Books touching on sexuality and race are being pulled off the shelves in Tennessee, and Rutherford County is at the heart of the controversy.
Nashville’s immigrant students fear going to school as ICE raids continue
The recent ICE raids in Nashville have left many families afraid to leave the house for even basic necessities, like taking their kids to school.
How dismantling the U.S. Department of Education will impact Tennessee’s most vulnerable students
As efforts to shutter the U.S. Department of Education ramp up, advocates have grown concerned about how cases of discrimination in schools will be handled.
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