The first day of school is an exciting — and sometimes anxiety-inducing — event. Listen to WPLN’s audio postcard from Inglewood Elementary.
Williamson County Schools calls on parents to join its ‘team approach’ to school safety
Williamson County Schools is releasing a series of videos encouraging parents to have “the talk” with their children. But not about the birds and the bees. Instead, the district is asking parents to get more involved with school safety.
Maury County school board rejects Hillsdale-affiliated charter application for the second time. Now it could appeal to the state.
Maury County’s school board has voted down a controversial charter school for the second time. Late last week the board narrowly rejected an amended application from American Classical Academy, associated with the conservative, Christian Hillsdale College.
98% of MNPS third graders will advance to fourth. Now the district is seeking volunteers to tutor many of them.
More than 1,000 rising fourth grade students will require tutoring. And that doesn’t include many other students across different grade levels who may choose to seek extra help.
Tennessee educators sue the state over law banning certain teachings on race, gender and privilege
A group representing teachers from across Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a ban on certain “prohibited concepts” in the classroom, saying the policy interferes with teachers’ ability to do their jobs and “deprives students of a quality education.”
TCAP: a deep dive into the history of the test that threatens to hold back so many Tennessee third graders
As Tennessee families prepare to send their kids back to school, some are bracing for their second first day of third grade. To better understand Tennessee’s high stakes test, it’s important to know the history.
For one slice of Tennessee third graders, appeals to the state are helping them advance to fourth grade
More than 85% of the Tennessee third graders who challenged being held back under the state’s retention law have been given the approval to move on to the fourth grade.
‘More doors open’: Dozens celebrate earning their high school equivalency diplomas at YWCA graduation ceremony
The familiar tune, “Pomp and Circumstance,” played as graduates filed into the room at Trevecca Nazarene University. But the celebration was one-of-a-kind.
Wilson County discussed informing parents about students’ gender identity. A school counseling expert says that would have dangerous consequences.
The suggestion by a school board member caused major concerns among some parents and district officials regarding the wellbeing of transgender students, as well as how the policy would be implemented.
Here’s what’s next for Tennessee student loan borrowers after SCOTUS decision
In Tennessee, 1 in 8 residents has student loan debt, with the average amount topping $36,000.
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