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.
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.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board Expands Bus Access Citing Attendance Concerns Amid ICE and National Guard Presence
The Memphis-Shelby County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to expand bus eligibility for all students, citing attendance declines and safety concerns amid recent ICE and National Guard activity in Memphis.
Tennessee High School Class of 2026 Now Eligible to Apply for TN Promise
Tennessee’s Class of 2026 high school seniors can now take their first step toward tuition-free college through the Tennessee Promise program through Nov. 3.
Trump’s Plan to Eliminate U.S. Education Department Could Reshape Tennessee Schools, Lawmakers Say
Tennessee lawmakers convened the Joint Federal Education Deregulation Cooperation Task Force Tuesday morning assess the impact of President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools leaders take ‘neutral stance’ on school vouchers
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) Board of Education voted Tuesday to take a “neutral stance” on Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed school voucher program that would allow more families across the state to use public funds for private school enrollment.

