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      <image:caption>Students graduating from KA @ the Crossings last May (Photo by Knowledge Academy)</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/ut-system-reports-record-enrollment-research-growth-and-workforce-development-push-in-2025</loc>
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      <image:caption>UT set new records in student enrollment, retention, and research funding in 2025. (Photo of UT Knoxville Campus, from UT Knoxville Facebook Page)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-sets-new-record-with-923-percent-graduation-rate-in-2024-25-school-year</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-21</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Tennessee sets new high school graduation rate (Photo: Unsplash)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-gubernatorial-candidate-jerri-green-wants-to-end-voucher-scheme-and-follow-kentuckys-lead</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Gubernatorial candidate Jerri Green speaking at a recent campaign event (Photo by Jerri Green)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tullahoma-school-board-votes-to-limit-classroom-flags-after-heated-debate-over-lgbtq-symbols</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-27</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Tullahoma City School Board voted unanimously Monday night to adopt a new policy restricting classroom flags and wall displays. (Tullahoma City Schools Facebook page)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/nashville-state-re-launches-east-campus-to-serve-multiple-workforce-needs-under-one-roof</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-24</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Image inside Nashville State’s mobile classroom (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Commissioner Deniece Thomas (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Nashville State Re-Launches East Campus to Serve Multiple Workforce Needs Under One Roof - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mayor Freddie O’Connell (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/clarksville-montgomery-school-board-rejects-resolution-to-oppose-legislation-that-would-allow-school-districts-the-option-of-denying-undocumented-children</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-24</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Clarksville-Montgomery BOE voted against a resolution opposing a state bill Tuesday night. (CMCSS)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-education-subcommittee-chair-wants-to-reduce-locally-mandated-tests-and-build-better-career-pathways-for-students</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Representative Scott Cepicky (Photo by the Tennessee General Assembly)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/memphis-shelby-county-schools-proposes-major-consolidation-plan-targeting-6-million-in-annual-savings</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Memphis-Shelby County Schools Proposes Major Consolidation Plan, Targeting $6 Million in Annual Savings - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Memphis-Shelby County Schools is proposing a sweeping set of school closures and consolidations.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/sumner-county-school-board-votes-to-keep-christmas-break-after-heated-debate-over-holiday-name</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The Sumner County School Board voted unanimously to call the winter break “Christmas Break” on the school calendar. (Photo: Sumner County Schools)</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/the-rock-academy-encourages-parents-to-register-rising-ninth-graders-early-for-the-new-public-charter-school</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-21</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - The Rock Academy Encourages Parents to Register Rising Ninth Graders Early for the New Public Charter School - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dr. Ahmed White (right) high-fiving a school supporter (Photo by The Rock Academy)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/williamson-county-schools-moves-toward-away-for-the-day-cell-phone-policy-after-11-1-board-vote</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Williamson County Schools Moves Toward ‘Away for the Day’ Cell Phone Policy After 11-1 Board Vote - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>WCS may be changing its cell phone ban policy soon. (Background: Canva; Logo: WCS)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Claire Reeves, WCS Board Member</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Williamson County Schools Moves Toward ‘Away for the Day’ Cell Phone Policy After 11-1 Board Vote - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Adam Wright, Vanderbilt professor and WCS parent.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/senator-marsha-blackburn-tells-supporters-the-department-of-education-will-be-shuttered-by-trump-before-2026</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-20</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Senator Marsha Blackburn Tells Supporters the Department of Education Will be ‘Shuttered’ by Trump Before 2026 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>President Trump standing with Senator Marsha Blackburn (Photo by Marsha Blackburn)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Senator Marsha Blackburn Tells Supporters the Department of Education Will be ‘Shuttered’ by Trump Before 2026 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Senator Blackburn speaking at Sunday’s event (Photo by Marsha Blackburn)</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-comptroller-says-rutherford-county-homeowners-overpaid-thousands-due-to-faulty-property-assessments</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-01-21</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Jason Mumpower says Rutherford County property owners have been overpaying their taxes for years.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-commission-denies-four-memphis-charter-school-proposals</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-18</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Tennessee Commission Denies Four Memphis Charter School Proposals - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The TPCSC denied proposals from four public charter schools in Memphis on Friday morning. (Photo: Unsplash)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/madison-countys-first-public-charter-school-approved-to-open-in-2026</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-17</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Madison County’s First Public Charter School Approved to Open in 2026 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dr. Jean Little (second from the right) and supporters of the Jackson Museum School (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Madison County’s First Public Charter School Approved to Open in 2026 - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Members of the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-commission-unanimously-approves-a-rocketship-charter-school-in-rutherford-county</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Tennessee Commission Unanimously Approves a Rocketship Charter School in Rutherford County - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The TPCSC voted 6-0 to approve what will be Rutherford County’s fourth public charter school. (Photo Credit: Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-names-finalists-for-202526-principal-and-supervisor-of-the-year-awards</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Tennessee Names Finalists for 2025–26 Principal and Supervisor of the Year Awards - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>The 2025-16 TN Principal of the Year finalists represent education leaders from across the state. (Photo: TDOE)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The 2025-26 TN Supervisor of the Year Finalists represent education leaders from across the state. (Photo: TDOE)</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/commentary-a-seniors-perspective-on-post-high-school-pathways</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-20</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>Stock image of a graduation cake (Photo by Upsplash)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Commentary: A Senior's Perspective on Post-High School Pathways - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Memphis Rise Senior Jackie Rodriguez (Photo by Jackie Rodriguez</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/austin-peay-to-cover-military-tuition-assistance-if-federal-shutdown-continues</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Austin Peay to Cover Military Tuition Assistance if Federal Shutdown Continues - Make it stand out</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-gubernatorial-candidate-votes-against-continuing-the-state-department-of-education</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-23</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Tennessee Gubernatorial Candidate Votes Against Continuing the State Department of Education - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Representative Monty Fritts (Photo by Monty Fritts)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/proposed-public-charter-schools-in-rutherford-and-madison-counties-receive-key-support</loc>
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    <lastmod>2025-10-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Proposed Public Charter Schools in Rutherford and Madison Counties Receive Key Support - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Logos of the Jackson Museum School (left) and Rocketship Public Schools (right)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>News - Proposed Public Charter Schools in Rutherford and Madison Counties Receive Key Support - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Tess Stovall (Photo by the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission)</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee-education-savings-account-participants-mostly-outperform-economically-disadvantaged-students-in-their-home-districts</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2025-10-15</lastmod>
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      <image:title>News - Tennessee Education Savings Account Participants Mostly Outperform Economically Disadvantaged Students in Their Home Districts - Make it stand out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Stock photo of a teacher helping a student (Photo by the Tennessee Department of Education)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Gentile is encouraging every student and family to access the financial aid available to them.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rep. Mike Sparks spoke at the RCS Work Session asking for a resolution to pass, advocating for his bill to pass next session. (Photo Credit: TN Gen Assembly)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The possibility of replacing Algebra II received the most attention at Wednesday’s meeting.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>9th grader Brextyn Poetzel answering interviews questions at the Tennessee State Capitol, after being honored in the Tri-Star Reads Ceremony.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Noah Little being interviewed at the Tennessee State Capitol following the 2025 Tri-Star Reads Ceremony.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Students from the Roots of Music program in New Orleans experienced several firsts during their CMA Fest debut in Nashville, including their first national performance. (Photo by Unplash)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senator Marsha Blackburn speaking at Saturday’s event (Photo by the Davidson County Republican Party)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elijah Riggs (left) and Sylvia Riggs (right) receiving their $1,000 scholarship (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dr. Jean Little (right) talking with Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King last month (Photo by the Jackson Museum School)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Senator London Lamar (Photo by the Tennessee General Assembly)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>KIPP Nashville students singing at Tuesday’s celebration (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>KIPP Collegiate High School Senior Tomontae Morrell speaking at Tuesday’s event (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>KIPP Nashville Executive Director Randy Dowell speaking at Tuesday’s event (Photo by Sky Arnold)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Members of the Rutherford County School Board and logos for Rocketship Public Schools (left) and Novus SMART Academy (K-8) (right) (Photo by Rutherford County Schools)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Governor Lee signing the Education Freedom Scholarship Plan (Photo by Governor Lee’s Administration)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>District 7 Board Member Towanna Murphy (Photo by Memphis-Shelby County Schools)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Rutherford County Library Alliance Vice President Keri Lambert voices her opposition to recent book bans at Thursday’s RCS Board of Education meeting. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Knox County school board member Katherine Bike voices her support for new changes to district anti-discrimination guidelines at Thursday’s board meeting. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>TDOE Assistant Commissioner of Human Capital Brooke Amos gives an update on teaching vacancies at Friday’s State Board of Education meeting. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sumner County Schools Director Scott Langford outlines some of the reasons for the district’s recent decision to move ahead with the current design for a new football stadium at Beech High. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins discusses recent capital project proposals for East Region High School at Tuesday’s work session meeting. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Paulita Edmondson, a school counselor at Neely’s Bend, urges the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission to renew the school’s charter at a hearing last week. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>THEC Interim Director Steven Gentile, left, speaks at Tuesday’s budget hearing with University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd to his right. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>LEAD student speaking in favor of a charter renewal for LEAD Neely’s Bend at a recent public hearing (Photo by LE</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Gov. Bill Lee discusses the need for voucher legislation during a 2023 press conference. (Photo by George Walker IV/Associated Press)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trump and Harris at the CNN presidential debate in September. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A graphic shows high school EOC scores for students who began middle school in each year before and after turnaround reforms began in 2012. (Photo from Brown University’s Annenberg Institute)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced at Monday's work session that the district will provide assistance to school systems impacted by flooding. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Vivian Cook and her mother Amy, right, urge the Williamson County school board to consider increasing compensation for middle school fine arts instructors at Monday's regular meeting. (Screenshot)</image:caption>
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