The school system’s $717 million spending plan would provide raises for all employees, but cut teaching positions.
Powell School Rezoning Passes
School board member Katherine Bike cast the deciding vote on KCS’s plan to address overcrowding at Powell Elementary School.
A Revised School Rezoning Plan
Amid parental opposition, school board members are conflicted over administrators’ refined school-rezoning proposal for the Powell community.
Powell School Rezoning Proposed
KCS officials say the plan for North Knox County will relieve overcrowding at Powell Elementary and eliminate the need for portable classrooms.
Conflicts on the School Board
Politics is adding a layer of complexity to the lawsuit seeking to establish a Christian-run charter school in Knox County.
Torpor on Tellico
A winter fishing trip came up empty except for sunshine, fellowship and “the best damn bbq in East Tennessee.”
Rysewyk’s Report Card
The Knox County Schools superintendent landed ‘above expectations’ in his annual performance evaluation.
Affirming Education for All
In a bipartisan vote, a split school board urges lawmakers to reject efforts to exclude students based on their immigration status.
Grading Charter Schools
Emerald Academy aced its annual evaluation, but Knoxville Prep produced mixed results in a challenging first year.
Advocates Rally for Immigrant Students
Groups urge the Knox County school board to oppose a bill that could deny education to Tennessee students based on immigration status.