It’s the first new school year since Tennessee passed a law requiring schools to out transgender students to their parents. Gov. Bill Lee signed the measure into law in May.
The start of summer feels bittersweet for many at this Nashville elementary school
Hear how students and staff are grappling with the mixed emotions that come with the last day of school.
This Nashville high school houses thousands of bees. Here’s how they’ll enhance science learning.
Students at Stratford STEM Magnet High School get access to hands-on learning and serious research experience.
Changes to Tennessee’s fourth grade retention law create a time crunch for schools and families
Tennessee fourth graders will have a new way to move onto fifth grade if they performed poorly on the language arts section of last year’s state test.
Metro Schools will tap into reserves to sustain pandemic-era programs while many districts face funding cliff
The district wants to continue providing things like a nurse in every school, high impact tutoring and summer learning camps.
Sumner County voters shut down Constitutional Republicans’ attempt to win a school board majority
Not a single school board candidate endorsed by Sumner County Constitutional Republicans won their primary Tuesday. Instead, a slate of more moderate Republicans racked up wins.
Tennessee kids could start learning firearm safety in public school by 2025
Around half of Tennessee households have guns, and it’s expected that most children will eventually come across a firearm. Lawmakers want to be sure they know what to do when that happens.
Report: 39% of TN school districts receive less in per-student funding than students using proposed private school vouchers
Under the proposal, Tennessee would spend over $2,000 more on each voucher than the average student in Metro Nashville Public Schools and Williamson County Schools.
Tennessee Democrats call on education commissioner to resign over qualifications
“She has zero experience in school administration, as you saw from her resume. She’s not qualified to teach,” said John Ray Clemmons (D-Nashville).
School vouchers will dominate this legislative session. What other education proposals are lawmakers pursuing?
Tennessee lawmakers are returning to the capitol after a week-long closure due to snow and frigid temperatures. As the session gets underway, education issues will be a top priority. Especially Gov. Bill Lee’s universal school voucher proposal.
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