Grundy County Teachers Poised to Get Their Bonus, Despite Unexpected No Votes
18 Democrats and 1 GOP gubernatorial candidate voted against the bill.
Ten Commandments Closer to Presence In Public School Classrooms
School districts may display the Biblical texts, along with the first sentence of the second paragraph of the preamble to the Declaration of Independence, and the preamble to the United States Constitution, in a “prominent location.”
Senators Unanimously Approve Legislation Reducing Open Enrollment Barriers
The legislation faces a key vote in the House next week.
With State Audit Looming, Memphis-Shelby County Superintendent’s Job Security Weakened
The long-awaited forensic audit in Memphis-Shelby County Schools is days away from release, according to a Facebook post by Representative Mark White, R-Memphis.
Proposal to Reduce Testing Advances Despite Evidence of Positive Impact
The House K-12 Subcommittee advanced House Bill 2422 to the full Education Committee on a vote that split both parties.
House Committee Advances Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion
Democrats fail in bid to increase accountability for the program.
House Approves Legislation Requiring Data Collection on Immigrant Students
Leaders will still need to reconcile differences with the Senate version of the bill.
New Weekend College Offers Nashvillians New Opportunities for Higher Education
Nashville State University’s North Davidson campus is launching the new college beginning Aug. 25 for the upcoming fall semester.
Sen. Adam Lowe Hopes to Reduce Barriers for Public School Choice
Lowe’s legislation would address challenges students face enrolling in out-of-district schools.
Toyota Pledges Six Figures to Jackson-Madison County Schools
The money will help build a new Toyota Engineering, Manufacturing, and Mechatronics (EM²) Institute STEM lab at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School.
Charlie Kirk Heritage Act Moves Closer to Passage
The bill was passed after testimony from Lakie Derrick, who started the Turning Point USA chapter at East Tennessee State University and represented Club America at the meeting.
Expansion of Education Freedom Scholarships One Step Closer
If passed, the bill will increase the maximum number of scholarships to 40,000 in the 2026-2027 school year.
Former Lawmakers Qualify in Race to Replace Lt. Gov. McNally
The Secretary of State qualified candidates for the August primary ballot this week.
Bill Requiring Immigrant Student Data Collection Advances to House Floor
Lawmakers received conflicting reports on how much the requirement could cost.
Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion Passes First Test
The House K-12 Subcommittee advanced the plan on a 5-3 vote on Tuesday morning.
Governor says Educational Opportunity is Moving in the ‘Right Direction’
Lee said the number of economically distressed poverty counties has been cut in half due to greater access to opportunity and to education.
Sen. Blackburn’s Math Act Heads to Senate Floor
The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act aims to address the country’s STEM shortage.
Wilson County to Begin Superintendent Search After Retirement Announcement
The search follows last week’s announcement that the current superintendent, Jeff Luttrell, will retire.
Memphis Leaders Announce Plan to Avoid State Intervention
The Local Accountability and Transformation Plan will prioritize four goals.
Decision on Rutherford School Buses Put on Hold
No action was taken on a motion to allow the district to buy school buses to replace future unfilled contracts.