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How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ may strip resources for low-income students and those with disabilities

By Camellia Burris

August 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” will bring changes for Tennessee students from kindergarten to college.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Education Trust in Tennessee, free lunch, Medicaid, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, school, SNAP, students, TennCare

Rural students have limited resources and higher poverty. This group is working to even the playing field

By Camellia Burris

July 8, 2025

One of five children in Tennessee live in poverty. The Rural Early Learning Impact Network supports students with resources that go a long way toward addressing systemic issues.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: rural learning, rural Tennessee, school, students, TCAP

Tennessee schools may soon require less red tape to remove students with disabilities from classrooms

By Camellia Burris

July 8, 2025

Empty desks in a classroom

Advocates worry the removals may be overused and make behavioral assessments of these students less effective.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: disabilities, special education, students, Tennessee Board of Education

An end-of-school-year student check-in

By Katherine Ruppelt

April 30, 2025

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Students here in Middle Tennessee are gearing up for end-of-year activities like finals, special dances and, for some, graduation. Today, we are checking in with local students. We’ll find out what they’ve learned in and out of the classroom this year and how they are navigating friendships, responsibilities and new freedoms. We’ll also hear from […]

Filed Under: Education, Programs Tagged With: students, Students for Education

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