‘Basic’ Education

Knox County school board workshop

As an ambitious Memphis/Nashville lawsuit moves forward, Knox County Schools watches and hopes for more state funding.

Whither the A.J.?

A.J. Hotel rendering

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

Politicoachella poster

A first-of-its-kind potluck brings together county, school, city
and state officials to chew the fat.

Cool Deal

Energy consumption graph

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

Susan Horn and Terry Hill

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

Andrew Johnson Building

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

Andrew Johnson Building

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.