Multiple candidates are vying for two contested seats on the Metro Nashville Public Schools board.
Report: Tennessee ranks last in per-student public school spending
Tennessee ranks at the very bottom of the country when it comes to public school spending, according to a new report from the National Education Association.
Tennessee legislature narrowly passes school voucher expansion, raising total spots to 35,000
A bill that nearly doubles the number of school vouchers in Tennessee narrowly passed both chambers of the state legislature this week amid concerns that this rapid expansion jeopardizes the state’s financial future.
More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, a new projection shows
As one Vermont college finishes its last semester, an estimated 442 others may be in trouble.
MNPS budget proposal prioritizes funding for classroom assistance and college readiness
The proposed budget for Metro Nashville Public Schools prioritizes investment in English learners, college and career readiness services and funding for more classroom assistance.
Tennessee House passes voucher expansion bill amid concerns of future costs to taxpayers
The Tennessee House narrowly passed a bill on Monday that nearly doubles the number of vouchers available for the upcoming school year. The move garnered pushback from lawmakers who argue that the expansion is a bad financial move that could eventually bankrupt the state.
Tennessee’s Charlie Kirk Act bans student walkouts, protects conservative speakers
College students who participate in walkouts could be suspended or expelled under a new measure passed by the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday.
Tennessee lawmakers pass fix to school threats law after kids were arrested for jokes and misunderstandings
Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this week to fix the state’s controversial threats of mass violence law, which had resulted in children being charged with felonies over jokes and misunderstandings.
Brentwood student is a finalist for global $250K science competition
It’s not every day a high school student makes the finals in a global competition. But Brentwood’s Adam Rakmanov has, and he’s up for a $250K scholarship prize.
Parents of Clarksville child killed in bus crash sue district and driver
The parents of a child killed in a fatal bus crash have filed a lawsuit against the bus driver and the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
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