Franklin Special School District educator Ginger Colvett is being celebrated statewide as a 2025–26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year finalist for her remarkable work championing literacy, inclusion, and opportunity for English Learners.

The 6th District Congressman additionally loaned $5 million of his own money to his campaign war chest.

Tennessee Nature Academy has secured a 23-acre permanent campus site in Cane Ridge, thanks to a $2 million land donation from the McGowan family. The tuition-free public charter school will use the forest, stream, and wetland-filled property to deepen its outdoor-based, hands-on learning model for grades 5–12. Groundbreaking is set for July 30, 2025.

A national study finds just 12% of certificates and industry credentials significantly raise wages—leaving many Tennessee workers struggling as rent and home prices outpace income.

Buried deep in the bill, this provision will expand Pell Grant eligibility to students pursuing nondegree credentials.

Anderson County Schools’ Teacher of the Year finalist Chrissy Rose is a dedicated third-grade teacher at Grand Oaks Elementary known for her innovative, trauma-informed teaching methods.

The Jackson Museum School would utilize a “museum model” similar to schools in Atlanta and Chattanooga, which infuses subjects like science and math into weekly expeditions to local cultural centers.

The Court’s 6-3 decision puts a temporary pause on a lower court’s order that required the department to reinstate employees who were part of McMahon’s planned reduction in force (RIF).

SCORE President & CEO David Mansouri unpacks five key data insights from the 2025 TCAP results, offering a look at the wins and persistent gaps while charting the course for our work ahead.

Knox County Schools is preparing for a busy start to the 2025–26 school year, as officials implement major budget cuts and introduce new policies aimed at enhancing student focus and well-being.

The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee advanced Schwinn’s nomination to the full U.S. Senate on a party-line 12 to 11 vote.

A new poll of 500 likely Republican primary voters in Tennessee reveals overwhelming support for school choice, parental control, and academically based reforms, highlighting a growing emphasis on measurable outcomes and accountability in public education.

For the last five years, students at Valor Collegiate Academy have been able to participate in school-based athletics on Overton High School teams as part of an agreement between the schools.

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the 2024–25 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results Tuesday afternoon, revealing year-over-year improvements in student proficiency across every tested subject and grade level.

Dr. Brandi De La Cruz never set out to become a teacher. In fact, she once dreamed of becoming the next Martha Stewart. But what began as a spur-of-the-moment decision to leave retail eventually blossomed into a celebrated career in education—and now, she’s one of Tennessee’s nine 2025–26 Teacher of the Year Finalists.

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the nine finalists for the 2025–26 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The annual recognition highlights educators across the state for their contributions to teaching, leadership, and student learning outcomes.

Memphis-Shelby Public Schools says district staff are monitoring pending federal decisions that could affect approximately $17 million in funding for district programs.

Attorneys for American Classical Education notified the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission last month that the charter operator had made the “difficult decision” to terminate its agreement signed in March.

A proposed change now under consideration by the Tennessee State Board of Education would alter existing guidance to allow schools to move students who are a “disruptive force” out of the classroom.

The proposed kindergarten through sixth-grade school would operate under a “museum model” that integrates immersive learning experiences into the curriculum.