State lawmakers and gun lobbyists are poised for another round in the fight over where Tennessee’s gun-owners can carry their weapons. Top officials in higher education are watching, and expect state colleges will be part of the fray.
U.S. Doing What It Can In Syria: Cooper
Despite fears the bloodshed in Syria will mushroom into regional warfare, Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper expects the fighting to remain mostly inside Syrian borders. Cooper is a Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. He says U.S. intervention in Syria is complicated by the country’s complex circle of friends.
Great Hearts Fight Reflects Deeper Tension: Vandy Expert
A school-choice policy expert says this week’s dust-up between the state and the Metro education board is part of a broader argument over who exactly charter schools exist to serve. Great Hearts Academies would be the first charter in Metro to take advantage of new laws letting them recruit more students who aren’t necessarily poor […]
School Board’s Great Hearts Decision Vexes Mayor, State
“An unfortunate step backwards” – that’s what Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is calling Tuesday night’s move by the Metro school board. The state has threatened legal action over the board’s refusal to approve an Arizona-based charter-school operator that wants to expand into Metro.
Legal Fight With Metro Is Up to State: Great Hearts
Tennessee’s top education official is threatening legal action against Nashville’s school board. Despite an order from the state, board members refused last night to approve an Arizona-based charter school that wants to expand into Metro.
Haslam: Questions Remain On School Vouchers
Governor Bill Haslam says passage of a school-voucher bill next year is not guaranteed. Such a measure could divert public school dollars to help parents afford sending kids to private school instead.
Haslam Praises Harwell Amid Hints of Matheny Challenge
Governor Bill Haslam is backing current State House Speaker Beth Harwell, amid hints that a fellow Republican could challenge her control of the lower chamber. Tullahoma Rep. Judd Matheny says he might try to unseat Harwell.
Grade-Fixing Audit Finds No Sign of Fraud At TSU
Several state lawmakers are suggesting allegations of grade-fixing at Tennessee State University were untrue, and stemmed from a big misunderstanding. At a hearing with top TSU officials today, legislators said the mix-up was blown out of proportion, and should’ve instead been handled internally.
Lawmakers To Delve Into TSU Grade-Fixing Allegation
Officials from Tennessee State University will appear before state lawmakers Monday over allegations of grade-fixing. Some officials worry the fallout could be a blow to TSU’s reputation.
Murfreesboro Mosque Opens After “Long Time Coming”
A new mosque in Middle Tennessee opened for services today, after a two-year battle in which opponents tried to connect it to terrorism. The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro pushed past vandalism, bomb threats and a court fight before opening.
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