Alison and Tremayne Haymer say their seventh-grade son Caleb has truly thrived during his time at LEAD Cameron Middle School and they’re upset with a decision that could divert other students away from attending the school.

In the days following last week’s shooting at Antioch High School, Director Dr. Adrienne Battle faced questions why the school didn’t utilize metal detectors. 

This week she made the decision to do just that, launching a pilot program utilizing the Evolv Concealed Weapon Detection System.

Members of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board voted 6 to 2 Tuesday night to renew the ten-year charter for a school with just over a dozen students.

Only 14 students currently attend the 9-12 grade City University School of Independence.

The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission voted Friday to renew the ten-year charter agreements for LEAD Neely’s Bend, Libertas School of Memphis, and Cornerstone Prep Denver.

The Rutherford County Schools (RCS) Board of Education passed a resolution Thursday urging state leaders to “expedite the closure of the nation’s borders” as the county’s English learner population continues to grow.

The Sumner County Board of Education gave its special recognition Tuesday to Sumner County Schools Director of Instruction Frankie Skinner after she was recently named a national finalist for the District Administration Leadership Institute Woman of Distinction Award.

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.

The Johnson City Board of Education and Tennessee School Board Association are looking for a new superintendent for Johnson City Schools, as current Superintendent Steve Barnett gets set to leave his position to become chief operating officer of the Niswonger Foundation.

Metro Nashville Public Schools Director Dr. Adrienne Battle made the decision late Wednesday to keep Antioch High School closed the rest of the week following a deadly shooting that killed two students, including the gunman.

State Representative Mark White, R-Memphis, says he’s working on legislation to provide Tennessee with the ability to intervene in the Memphis-Shelby County School district.

Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden told district leaders and community members at Tuesday’s school board meeting that the district is currently working to finalize its proposed budget for its upcoming budget process.

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) Board of Education voted Tuesday to terminate the contract of Superintendent Marie Feagins over allegations of professional misconduct.

The Metro Nashville Police Department says a student at Antioch High School in the southeast portion of Davidson County, opened fire in the school cafeteria just after 11 AM, killing one female student and injuring another.

Families in Memphis-Shelby County Schools and Metro Nashville Public Schools will soon be able to apply to a charter school or select a school outside their neighborhood or zone through the application process.

LEAD Public Schools filed a motion Tuesday asking Davidson County Chancellor I'Ashea Myles to grant a temporary injunction on a recently approved Metro Nashville Public Schools rezoning plan.

Williamson County Schools (WCS) leaders recently recommended allowing over 40 of the district’s 50 schools to have open zoning next school year.

Hamilton County Schools leaders floated the idea of changing its exceptional education staffing model for some students with disabilities and behavioral problems at Thursday’s Board of Education meeting.

The Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Board of Education voted Tuesday to renew the ten-year charter agreements for Valor Voyager Academy, Rocketship United Academy, STEM Prep High School, Explore! Community School, STRIVE Collegiate Academy, and KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins issued another defiant response to allegations of professional misconduct and recent efforts to fire her Tuesday, when school board members were expected to vote on whether to terminate her contract after less than a year leading the district.

The book ban debate continued to rage at Thursday’s Rutherford County Schools Board of Education meeting, when school board members ultimately voted to remove several more books from school library shelves.