Tennessee is preparing to assign letter grades to schools across the state, a move that has been years in the making. But, at the last minute, the Department of Education is changing the formula determining how schools are scored.
Report: rejecting $1.1B annually in federal education funds would present major tradeoffs for Tennessee
Next week, a Republican-led group of legislators will consider rejecting federal K-12 education funds. A new report highlights the major tradeoffs and uncertainties associated with this idea.
House Speaker Cameron Sexton says Tennessee should do everything it can to be independent from the federal government
Federal funding for education in Tennessee is under scrutiny by state lawmakers. Speakers of both the state House and Senate have announced that they’re putting together a working group to study the impact of federal education funding in and out of the classroom.
This school-based nonprofit offers extra help to families so that students can focus on learning
It can be hard for students to focus on school if their families are struggling at home. But a newly expanded program in Metro Schools aims to help with things like groceries, school supplies, and even bills, so that kids can concentrate on learning.
Tennessee educators sue the state over law banning certain teachings on race, gender and privilege
A group representing teachers from across Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a ban on certain “prohibited concepts” in the classroom, saying the policy interferes with teachers’ ability to do their jobs and “deprives students of a quality education.”
‘More doors open’: Dozens celebrate earning their high school equivalency diplomas at YWCA graduation ceremony
The familiar tune, “Pomp and Circumstance,” played as graduates filed into the room at Trevecca Nazarene University. But the celebration was one-of-a-kind.
TCAP scores show improvement, but ethnic and racial disparities persist
Tennessee students improved across the board on standardized tests this school year. The state’s Department of Education released results Thursday, showing that students made gains in all grades and subjects on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program.
Metro’s summer school program feels ‘a little heavier’ this year with TN’s third grade retention policy
Summer schools are well underway in Middle Tennessee. Many of this year’s attendees are third graders, trying to avoid being held back after scoring less than proficient on the English Language Arts Section of the state’s standardized test.
Vanderbilt and Metro Schools are teaming up to study inequities in college-level course offerings — and how to address them
A partnership between MNPS and Vanderbilt University will study disparities in access to career and college-level courses and research how to close the gaps.
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