A Texas pastor aims to help stop school voucher proposals in Tennessee.
‘Basic’ Education
As an ambitious Memphis/Nashville lawsuit moves forward, Knox County Schools watches and hopes for more state funding.
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.
Hill and Horn at the Helm
It would be too dramatic to call Wednesday night’s vote for Knox County school board chair the end of era, but the election of Terry Hill marked at least an evolutionary shift.
Dispatches From the Divide
Lynne Fugate and Amber Rountree were often opposing voices on a fractious school board. We talked to both of them before they left the board at the end of August.
How It Works: Knox County Schools
With 60,000 students and nearly 4,000 teachers in 88 buildings, Knox County Schools serves every community from Farragut to Five Points. Here’s how the complex system works.
Knox 2018: Knox County Schools
The Knox County School Board is in something of a muddle. Three seats turned over in this year’s elections.