The change to the board’s legislative priorities comes in the midst of shifting political winds in Tennessee.

In addition to COVID battles, 2022 will bring a new superintendent, partisan elections, and at least three new school board members.

The Knox County school board adopts a set of 10 criteria for its next superintendent, setting the stage for a national search.

Only about 40 percent of Knox County 3rd graders typically read at grade level. A new state law could hold the rest of them back.

Community members and school staff say the next superintendent should be assertive, inclusive and flexible.

The University of Tennessee wants to add 8,000 students in the next four years, despite difficult demographic trends.

During COVID, the University of Tennessee has suspended requiring ACT or SAT scores for admission. The Board of Trustees is weighing whether to make it permanent.

From stranded cargo ships to empty grocery shelves, suddenly everyone cares about supply logistics. We talk to a UT expert to understand what’s going on.

Labor and faculty groups at the University of Tennessee say Chancellor Donde Plowman committed to some of their agenda. UT will not confirm it.

Faculty and staff leaders urge administrators to do more to protect them and students.