Hamilton County Schools announces five new principal appointments
In a news release sent to the Tennessee Firefly, the district said each leader represents its ongoing commitment to student success, strong instructional leadership, and inclusive school environments that support student growth.
Report finds Knox County Schools has made strides improving its special education program, but still needs to address critical areas of concern
The district now exceeds the state standard for the percentage of students with disabilities spending greater than 80 percent of their day in a general education classroom and grades 3 through 8 outperform their peers statewide in both English language arts (ELA) and math.
Five Memphis-Shelby County School Board seats could be up for re-election two years early
County commissioners could use new legislation to align school board races with other county elections, even if that meant shortening some board members’ terms.
UT Knoxville proposes no tuition hikes for fall 2025, but students could pay more in fees, dining, and housing
Under the proposed budget, tuition will hold steady at $11,560 per semester for in-state students and $30,704 for out-of-state students for the 2025-26 school year.
Nashville mayor proposes 13 percent increase in spending for schools
If approved by the Metro Council, education will make up more than 37 percent of the total Metro budget.
Jackson-Madison County School Board denies former district educator’s application to open a public charter school
Board members voted 8 to 1 to reject the Jackson Museum School but left signs they might be willing to approve the school this summer.
National Education Association report finds Tennessee has improved its ranking in K-12 spending but still lags most states
A new report from the National Education Association finds Tennessee’s education investments appear to be making an impact, but not one that’s large enough to vault the state to the head of the class for education spending.
KIPP Nashville Public Schools celebrates 20 years of serving students
The public charter school operator opened its first school, KIPP Academy, with one fifth-grade class in 2005. Today KIPP Nashville operates nine schools serving 3,417 students and employing a staff of more than 450.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board denies three proposed public charter schools
The board rejected applications from Still I Rise Academy, KIPP Memphis Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School, and Dream Catchers Charter School.
Rutherford County Schools director says he’s now hopeful any potential bus driver strike will be “limited”
Rutherford County Schools Director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan posted a video Wednesday afternoon to let parents know he’s now hopeful the potential school bus driver strike will be limited, if it happens at all.
Rutherford County School Board turns down applications from two proposed public charter schools
Leaders of Rocketship Public Schools and Novus SMART Academy (K-8) have the option of submitting an amended application for approval this summer.
State to begin accepting applications for the Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship on May 15
The Tennessee Department of Education plans to launch the application portal at 10 P.M. CT according to a news release sent to the Tennessee Firefly.
TSSAA creates student advisory committee as lawmakers question the association’s future
This week, State Representative Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, and State Senator Adam Lowe, R-Calhoun, said they plan to explore whether the TSSAA should continue to exist in its current form.
This year’s legislative session attracted headlines for what didn’t pass but important changes did make it through to benefit students
Among the bills that did pass were multiple changes to help Tennessee’s public charter schools.
Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education denies every public charter school application after two members say publicly that they oppose the concept of charters
The board voted down applications from the Rock Academy, the Forge School, and Rocketship Public Schools Tuesday.
Memphis-Shelby County School Board member apologizes for comments threatening to deport former student
The apology from board member Towanna Murphy comes after messages she sent to a 2023 MSCS graduate threatening to have her deported were made public.
Lawmakers pass conflicting bills to enable state intervention into Memphis-Shelby County Schools, tabling it for the year
The future of legislation to enable state-intervention into Memphis-Shelby County Schools could be decided in a conference committee.
Hamilton County Schools announces expansion of the Future Ready Center program
District leaders say the program has been such a success they’re now eyeing two expansions, beginning with the new North River Future Ready Center set to open at the current location of Sequoyah High School in the 2025-26 school year.
Independent reviewers give high marks to three proposed public charter schools in Nashville. Will any of them get a fair shot with the school board?
The Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to vote on applications from Forge School, the Rock Academy, and Rocketship Public Schools Tuesday night.
Hamilton County School Board votes down two proposed public charter schools
Members of the Hamilton County School Board unanimously voted the Tennessee Wildflower’s application down on Thursday, along with a proposal for the Little Kings and Queens Charter Academy.