In the last month, three proposed charter schools affiliated with the conservative Michigan-based Hillsdale College were rejected by Tennessee school districts. Here’s a timeline of what happened, and what it could it mean for Hillsdale’s shaky partnership with the state.
As Tennessee school districts make backup plans to tackle teacher shortage, the underlying issues remain
There are hundreds of teacher vacancies across Middle Tennessee and more than 2,000 across the state.
‘I’m not asking for a handout’: Metro School support staff say they’re overworked and underpaid
Paraprofessionals, cafeteria workers and bus drivers testified during Nashville’s most recent school board meeting that they are stretched thin.
Tennessee Schools Have Hired More Teachers Of Color, But New Grants Intend To Strengthen ‘Pipeline’
The Tennessee Department of Education is expanding its previously launched educator preparation initiative, Grow Your Own, to train more teachers in the state. It’s awarding $2 million in grants across seven universities to reduce vacancies and diversify teaching ranks.
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