Panic alarms are becoming more common in schools, but not all Tennessee districts can afford them.
Shrinking lottery and school vouchers could cut into Tennessee college scholarships
A new report shows that Tennessee’s lottery revenue proceeds are shrinking, putting the state’s scholarship programs – which depend on these funds – at risk.
MNPS denies renewed application of four charter schools, citing financial strains on the district
The board for Metro Nashville Public Schools voted nearly unanimously to deny the applications of four proposed charter schools for the second time – citing financial strains on the district’s budget.
Wilson County school board votes to display Ten Commandments
Schools in Wilson County will soon display the Ten Commandments. The school board approved the policy change after state lawmakers passed a measure earlier this year allowing Tennessee schools to post the religious text along with other historical documents.
Metro Nashville hosting back-to-school bashes with free school supplies
Metro Nashville Public Schools is hosting a series of back-to-school bashes during the last few weeks of summer vacation.
Data breach delays start of Sumner County school year
One Middle Tennessee school district is delaying the start of the school year due to a data breach in its computer network.
Marginalized students still lag despite overall standardized testing improvements
School districts in Middle Tennessee saw overall improvement in their standardized test results, but scores for many marginalized students declined.
Fisk town hall addresses community concerns about proposed data center
Hundreds turned out Monday evening seeking answers from Fisk University’s president and local lawmakers about their plans to ensure that a proposed data center won’t bring environmental harm to the North Nashville community.
People fired over Charlie Kirk posts get big payouts for First Amendment retaliation
While workers, who were employees in government or public institutions, feel vindicated by how their lawsuits concluded, they are still grappling with the aftermath.
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