Rising Delta Variant, Tennessee's Low Vaccination Rate Could Turn Schools Into COVID Breeding Grounds

Less than 38% of the state's eligible residents have been fully vaccinated.

As States Place New Limits On Class Discussions Of Race, Research Suggests They Benefit Students

A handful of recent studies have found that students are more engaged in school after taking classes that frankly discuss racism.

Tennessee Will Reboot Search For School Turnaround Superintendent

The turnaround chief will supervise state interventions within the ASD and other “priority” schools performing in the state's bottom 5%.

Protesters Confront Education Commissioner Over Claims Of Critical Race Theory In Curriculum

Penny Schwinn's bus tour of summer learning programs across Tennessee was interrupted Wednesday by protest organized by GOP group.

Tennessee Families Who Missed P-EBT Funds For Free School Lunches Are Urged To Appeal

Some frustrated parents have stated that they have not received the federal aid they anticipated to cover the cost for meals.

10 Tennessee Education Laws, On Topics From Common Core To Vaccination, Taking Effect July 1

More than 40 school-related bills were signed during this year's State Legislature session.

$100 Million And Many Open Questions: Here's How Biden Is Approaching School Integration

The grant program would allow schools to apply for funds to make their schools more racially or economically diverse.

Tennessee Teachers Get Lessons On New Law Limiting Classroom Discussions On Race

Students should not when they feel silenced, says expert.

Common Core Booklets Go To Educational Scrap Heap

A new Tennessee state law bans Common Core supplemental materials from being used in schools.

Teachers' Stress Exceeded Other Workers' This Year, Survey Finds

The results suggest school officials consider teachers’ perspectives when deciding how to handle demand for remote instruction this fall.

Teachers Under Pressure In Battle Over 'Critical Race Theory'

Educators from Tennessee to Iowa are swept up in wave of GOP outrage over how schools teach kids about race in U.S. history.

Panelists To Discuss The Tennessee Legislation's Ban On Critical Race Theory

The Twitter chat is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15.

Schwinn: Guidance For What Tennessee Teachers Can And Can't Teach On Race Will Come By Aug. 1

The commissioner made clear that the state will provide guidance — not training — on how to comply.

Struggling Schools Don't Get A Boost From State Takeovers, National Study Shows

If anything, state control had slightly negative effects on students, according to researchers.

Memphis School Leaders Take Second Look At Budget After County Rejects Facilities Increase

Shelby County Schools officials will have to find additional money to help them with “Reimagining 901.”

Schwinn Plans 10-Day Bus Tour To Spotlight Summer Learning Happening Across Tennessee

The state's education commissioner will visit 50 school districts beginning June 14.

Tennessee Supreme Court Hears Arguments About Overturned School Voucher Law

The question is whether lawmakers have authority to create an education program that applies to only two counties without local approval.

Tennessee Raises Teacher Base Pay

Educators with a bachelor's degree and no teaching experience will be paid an annual minimum of $38,000.

How Biden Grants, Parent Concerns Of ‘Indoctrination' Spurred TN Republicans To Limit How Race And Racism Are Taught

One mom reported that her 7-year-old daughter, who is white, was having suicidal thoughts because of classroom conversations about race.

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Restricting How Race And Bias Can Be Taught In Schools

The Republican governor signed the bill without comment, following its passage along partisan lines earlier this month.

Here's How Tennessee Plans To Spend $491 Million Of Federal Stimulus Funds On Education

The bulk of the money will to toward new literacy, summer camp, and tutoring initiatives.

Legal Scholars Question Tennessee's New Bill Restricting How Educators Teach About Racial Injustice

The ACLU, as well as the state's Educators of Color Alliance, are calling on the governor to veto the legislation.

Gov. Lee's Charter School Mission Aims Beyond Tennessee's Big Cities

New markets include the Memphis suburb of Millington and districts in Fayette, Montgomery, Rutherford, and Williamson counties.

Q&A: Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn Discusses The Need For More (And Better) Data To Guide Efforts In Helping Students

Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn agreed to share her department's rationale on moving forward with state assessment this year.

Tennessee Educators: How Would Limits On Teaching About Racism, Social Justice Affect Your Classroom?

Beginning next school year, Tennessee teachers will have to restrict their instruction on race and racism under newly passed legislation.

Tennessee Legislature Approves Ban On Teaching Critical Race Theory In Schools

Teachers will be restricted from discussing systemic racism with their students — or lose state funding — if Gov. Lee signs the legislation.

Plan For Exiting Schools From Tennessee Turnaround District Will Head To Governor's Desk

Higher-performing charter schools could have an opportunity to pivot from one state-run district to another.

Tennessee Lawmakers Advance Bill To Ban Critical Race Theory Instruction In Public Schools

Similar bills have passed in Idaho, Utah, and Arkansas.

Flush With Cash, Tennessee Makes Modest Recurring Education Investments In Newly Approved Budget

The final document — described as “fiscally conservative” by Republicans and a “missed opportunity” by Democrats — passed along party lines.

Four Education Issues To Watch This Week As Tennessee's Legislature Wraps Up

The issues are critical race theory, COVID-19 vaccinations, charter schools, and the creation of a super chancery court.

Nichols: Experiencing Racism As A Child Was Traumatic, But These Young Voices Are Helping Me Heal

Chalkbeat's editor in chief shares her own story as well as some of the six-word stories written by young Asian-Americans.

Stout: The Pandemic Brought Me Home To Memphis To Expand My Fight For Education Equity

"When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last March, I did what teachers everywhere did: I scrambled."

Tennessee Governor's Order Ending Mask Mandates Doesn't Apply To Schools

Most school leaders expect to continue mask and social distancing requirements for students and staff for the rest of the academic year.

After Chauvin Guilty Verdict, Teachers And Students Nationwide Look To The Work Ahead

Students played a major role in protests throughout last summer in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis.

Knoxville Fatal Shooting Is First Inside A Tennessee School Since Massive Security Investments

The state poured millions of dollars into fortifying its campuses after 2018 Parkland shooting in Florida.

Lawmaker Says Memphis-Germantown Dispute Over Suburban Schools Should Be Settled Locally

“We need everybody to come to the table,” said Rep. Mark White, who filed his bill on behalf of Germantown, an affluent bedroom community.

Five Things To Know As State Testing Begins For Tennessee Students

Tennessee kicked off state testing in person this week, even though many students have been learning online during the pandemic.

School District Takeover Proposal Stalls — For Now — In Tennessee Legislature

Sen. Joey Hensley has quietly postponed the bill until next year.

Senate Panel Advances Bill Forcing Memphis District To Transfer Germantown Schools

The proposal could force Shelby County Schools to negotiate the sale of three school buildings in an affluent suburb.

Tennessee Bill Would Spare Recent Out-Of-State Teachers From Taking Costly License Exams

The House and Senate have passed the legislation and Gov. Bill Lee is expected to sign it.