The University of Tennessee seeks better ways to connect faculty and students to the needs of Knoxville.
Preaching for Public Education
A Texas pastor aims to help stop school voucher proposals in Tennessee.
‘We Don’t Make Widgets’
How is a university not like a business? UT faculty undertake an educational campaign for their new corporate leaders.
‘Basic’ Education
As an ambitious Memphis/Nashville lawsuit moves forward, Knox County Schools watches and hopes for more state funding.
UT Names Boyd as Interim President
Diversity, outsourcing and management dominate discussion at Board of Trustees meeting.
UT Looks to Randy Boyd
In tapping the Knoxville businessman, UT’s board chair sets the stage for an “active” interim president.
Whither the A.J.?
Another delay for a $6 million deal to redevelop the Andrew Johnson Building, as the new county mayor decides whether to go ahead with it.
Politicoachella
A first-of-its-kind potluck brings together county, school, city
and state officials to chew the fat.
Cool Deal
Energy efficiency may not be sexy, but it’s cutting consumption and costs across Knox County Schools.
School Board Ponders Social Media
Social media has become a widespread means for schools and teachers to communicate with families, but Knox County Schools hasn’t had a policy on how staff should use it. The school board will vote on proposed guidelines next week.