The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three anonymous families and an organization supporting the free expression of writers, called PEN America. Thirty-two members of PEN America have had a total of 53 books banned or restricted by the Rutherford County school board.
Thousands more TN students would eat free in school under new bill
A bill moving through the statehouse would expand free school meals to thousands more Tennessee students.
Tennessee lawmakers are not changing the current school threats law. They’re adding a new one.
A bill moving through the Tennessee state capitol would create a new felony offense for people who make threats at school.
A group of adults failed the TCAP test. TN third graders can be held back for doing the same.
TCAP testing begins Monday. For Tennessee third graders and their families, the standardized test comes with a lot of pressure.
Tennessee Senate passes measure to challenge federal education rights for undocumented students
A measure to challenge the right to an education for undocumented students narrowly passed the Tennessee Senate, 19-13, to the outrage of protesters inside and outside of the chamber.
NashVillager Podcast: Protesting in support of immigrants
How are Tennessee activists becoming more vocal with their support for immigrants? Plus, the local news for April 10, 2025.
Chattanooga school principals decry bill to deny undocumented students an education
They oppose a bill that would allow K-12 schools to refuse students based on their immigration status.
Tennessee could lose up to $1B in education funding under bill denying undocumented students
A bill that would allow schools to refuse undocumented students could put Tennessee in violation of the Civil Rights Act.
New report shows how Nashville could better connect classroom learning with job opportunities
A new report stresses the importance of expanding career technical education for high schools students as Nashville grows.
Tennessee doesn’t have enough school counselors. Here’s how that impacts students.
A shortage of qualified professionals means the average school counselor in Tennessee is juggling about 429 students — nearly double what’s recommended.
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