A Tennessee commission in charge of approving textbooks is also getting the final say on what library books get banned. WPLN News obtained a draft copy of how they’ll handle those challenges.
As a top Republican proposes rejecting $1.8B in federal funds, an education advocate asks how Tennessee will make up the difference
An education advocate questions whether passing up federal funding is a worthwhile fiscal move for Tennessee.
Parents flooded public meetings on Tennessee’s 3rd grade retention law. Now they’re taking action.
Some parents and educators are advocating for changes to a Tennessee law which could put the majority of third graders at risk of being held back.
Hillsdale-linked charters are trying to make a comeback in Tennessee, applying for 5 schools
The deadline has passed for prospective Tennessee charter schools to submit their applications to districts. One controversial charter group with ties to the conservative Hillsdale College is looking to make a comeback.
School districts across Tennessee could decide whether employees can carry guns under new bill
In 2016, a state law allowed school districts in two Tennessee counties to choose whether teachers should carry concealed guns at school. Neither county armed employees. But a new bill would expand that option to school districts across the state.
Nashville’s mayor proposes two new school buildings and a major renovation in capital spending plan
Nashville Mayor John Cooper outlined his priorities for building and renovation projects at a press conference Thursday.
The historic underfunding of Tennessee State University, and what comes next
TSU announced its plans to spend a $250 million lump sum from the state on improvements to its campus. The money comes after the bipartisan Joint Land-Grant Institution Funding Study Committee found that between 1956 and 2006, the state of Tennessee underfunded Tennessee State University by as much as $544 million. The University of Tennessee, was fully funded over this period.
Nashville families can now apply to schools they aren’t zoned for. Here’s what to know.
Metro Nashville Public Schools has more than 100 open enrollment schools to choose from, which may suit the different needs of students.
Teens’ mental health took a dive during the pandemic. Here’s how Rutherford County Schools is trying to help.
Student mental health worsened during the pandemic. Now Middle Tennessee schools are working to support students still battling with things like depression and self-harm.
Tennessee’s third grade retention law is top of mind for state lawmakers this session
State legislators are submitting a flurry of bills as filing deadlines loom. To get a look at what education issues are coming up, WPLN News sat down with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to talk about their priorities for the session.
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