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Election DayTuesday, November 3
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Knox County Schools Considers Changing Start Times to Cut Bus Costs
The district is considering fewer bus routes and different school schedules as it looks for ways to decrease spending.
State Education
Rep. Mark White Reappointed to Lead Nation’s Report Card Board
The Memphis lawmaker will serve a second one-year term as chair of the national board that sets NAEP policy.
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Nashville
Nashville Educator Wants to Build an AI School That Stays Human
Ben Schumacher's proposed Horizon Academies would combine personalized learning, strong relationships, and career pathways for Nashville students.
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Local Judge Puts Memphis-Shelby County Schools State Oversight on Hold Again
The ruling came four days after a federal judge cleared Tennessee’s oversight board to begin work.
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Knox County Schools Shrinks Central Office to Protect Classrooms
The district has eliminated dozens of administrative positions as it faces diminishing enrollment and less funding.
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Hamilton County Defends Denial of Proposed Public Charter School
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission will decide Empowerment Academy’s appeal next month.
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OCT 2, 2026
Tennessee Public College Enrollment Rises Again in 2026
Nearly 3,000 additional students enrolled this fall as first-time freshman numbers continued to increase.
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AUG 17, 2026
High School Seniors Encouraged to Check the Mailbox for an Important Letter
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