Featured Education Story
- March 15, 2023A bill with major Republican support would modify the third-grade retention law but still threaten many students with being held back.
K-12 News
- March 13, 2023As the Legislature debates changes to its third-grade retention law, the key issue remains who will make the decision.
- March 2, 2023United Way report calls for $25 million of investment in education and resources for Knox County children from birth to kindergarten.
- February 9, 2023Knox County Schools is building new playgrounds for two schools, but most still have to raise their own funds for equipment.
- January 31, 2023Knox County wants 70 percent of 2024 high school graduates to enroll in college. What would it take?
- January 27, 2023With the launch of its first eight 865 Academies, Knox County aims to bridge the school-to-work gap.
Colleges and University News
- February 27, 2023The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees approves three new colleges for the Knoxville campus.
- February 1, 2023UT-Knoxville moves to substantially extend its parameters for future campus expansion as part of its 10-year master plan.
- January 31, 2023Knox County wants 70 percent of 2024 high school graduates to enroll in college. What would it take?
- December 30, 2022The University of Tennessee dealt with record enrollment and legislative mandates this year, while Knoxville College launched a reboot.
- December 14, 2022In the face of academic slippage, education leaders emphasize the importance of connecting classrooms to careers.

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