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University could use charter groups to expand its reach and replicate teaching and learning models.
Vouchers are a “bitter pill” that will destabilize K-12 education, a former Superintendent of the Year testified.
In a rare action, the state Board of Education passed a resolution questioning whether the 2021 law targets the right age group.
Legislation easily clears first legislative hurdle, with two votes set for March 6.
A state lawmaker is giving the Memphis-Shelby County school board time to devise an improvement plan before pursuing legislation to empower Gov. Bill Lee to appoint up to six new members to the locally elected body.
In addition to school choice, GOP plan seeks changes to public school testing, teacher evaluations
The turnaround initiative has produced few wins. But without it, Tennessee must come up with a new plan.
Governor, Senate, and House are at odds as details of legislation emerge
The Tennessee State Board of Education approved the calculation during a meeting Friday, but some members said lawmakers should take another look at the law for struggling readers.
The 2021 law that vexed third grade families last year offers fewer promotion pathways this year
Nine applicants met the state’s deadline for proposals to open a charter school in 2025
Rep. Mark White cites prolonged frustration with the board’s locally elected leadership
Minimum teacher pay to rise from $42,000 to $44,500
Legislative maneuver delays review and discussion about specifics.
Bren Elliott was on the job less than six months
No testing requirements, anti-discrimination language, or program evaluation plan are included.
GOP lawmakers also want to conduct annual hearings into student testing requirements.
Lizzette Reynolds has a broad policy background, but no teaching experience.
Meanwhile, state education chief says ESA program’s first test scores were disappointing.
Investments in other needs would suffer, panelists conclude