Key Republicans in the state legislature are looking to make it even easier for charter schools to expand by allowing them to bypass the local approval process.
Tennessee’s governor wants to give more money to rural schools. But what does ‘rural’ mean?
Tennessee has more students in rural districts than just about any other state. But they’ve seen a drop in state funding, and Tennessee ranks near the bottom in average salaries for rural educators.
Fewer people are finishing teaching programs in Tennessee, which could worsen a shortage
A new state report finds that fewer educators are graduating from in-state teaching programs — a decline that’s persisted for years.
School bus drivers are feeling left out of state’s education overhaul discussions
Longtime school bus drivers like Eric Warfield can feel like an afterthought to education leaders. This school year so far, Metro Nashville Public Schools has lost 34 drivers, including 22 who resigned, 10 who retired and two who passed away, according to school officials.
Out of shared pain, joy and loneliness, Asian Americans in Nashville are determined to come together
The pandemic has shown Nashville’s small Asian population that it is stronger together, banding groups like the Greater Nashville Chinese Association, India Association of Nashville, API Middle Tennessee and the Tennessee chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals together.
All eyes are on the school funding formula after Gov. Lee pledges $1B boost for schools
“Time and time again, we have heard the same message: we need a smarter, more transparent, accountable education funding formula, and the time is now,” Lee said during his annual State of the State address.
‘Recipe for disaster’: Vanderbilt students worry about virus surge with no virtual learning options
In the past two weeks, over 500 people have signed a petition demanding a hybrid class option, along with overall improved health measures.
Less than a month into the semester, Tennessee receives 71 requests from schools to go virtual
A growing number of Tennessee schools are again experiencing low attendance, staffing shortages and closures due to COVID-19. More than 30 school districts shut down for at least one day last week.
Dyslexia advocates worry some children will be left out in the draft school funding plan
Parents and disability advocates are hoping the lack of resources for students with dyslexia could change with a new school funding formula underway.
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