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.
KCS Report: Initiatives Making Progress
A review of the school system’s performance under its 2024-25 Action Plan shows gains in student performance, teacher retention and other metrics.
Long-Term Goals for KCS
The school system’s proposed five-year strategic plan generated little discussion at Monday’s Board of Education work session.
Report Identifies Special Ed Needs
A consultant’s review of KCS’s efforts found distrust between families and the district, and made recommendations for improvements.
A Stable Budget
Knox County Schools Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is proposing to spend almost all of the $21.2 million in newly available funds on teacher and staff pay.
Aggressors and Victims in the Classroom
Prompted by a mother’s plea, school board members grapple with how to ensure safety and protect rights in cases of serious off-campus incidents.
Consolidation and Expansion
The school board approves a new K-8 school that would result in fewer schools but more grades for students northwest of downtown.
School Board Nixes Voucher Support
The GOP majority split over whether to add Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal for private-school scholarships to the board’s list of legislative priorities.