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.
2024 Revue: The Year in Education
From the policing of K-12 libraries to the University of Tennessee’s growth plans.
Setting Priorities
Public and staff input on Knox County Schools’ strategic plan shows support for the district’s goals — but mixed feelings about its performance.