New details about one of Gov. Bill Lee’s education initiatives are raising some eyebrows in the legislature. Lee recently announced his plan to create a $250 million K-12 mental health trust fund.
Employee Turnover At Tennessee Department Of Education Worries State Lawmakers
Some Tennessee lawmakers say they are concerned about employee turnover at the state’s Department of Education, wondering if it could have a long-term impact on the state agency.
Will Tennessee’s School Voucher Money Count As Income? Federal Law Says At Least Some Would Be.
Is it income or is it not? That’s the question many are asking about Tennessee’s new school voucher initiative after the state’s Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn provided conflicting statements last week.
The Tri-Star State: A New Administration Means New Priorities
Listen A Tennessee initiative to boost literacy rates is in jeopardy. The Read To Be Ready program launched in 2016 and had an ambitious goal of increasing literacy among third graders. But its popular summer camp program has officially run out of funds.
The Tri-Star State: Gov. Bill Lee Talks About His Priorities
Listen Gov. Bill Lee says he plans to focus on education and criminal justice reform throughout his tenure. Although he still hasn’t gone into details, he says partnerships with the private sector and nonprofits will be key in tackling those issues.
Bill Lee Selects Texas Reform Advocate Penny Schwinn For State’s Next Education Commissioner
Listen A top official in Texas has been tapped to lead Tennessee’s Department of Education. Gov.-elect Bill Lee announced today that Penny Schwinn, the chief deputy commissioner of academics for the Texas Education Agency, will be the state’s next education commissioner.
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