The Knox County Schools superintendent landed ‘above expectations’ in his annual performance evaluation.
Affirming Education for All
In a bipartisan vote, a split school board urges lawmakers to reject efforts to exclude students based on their immigration status.
Advocates Rally for Immigrant Students
Groups urge the Knox County school board to oppose a bill that could deny education to Tennessee students based on immigration status.
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.
‘You Don’t Expand by Taking Away’
Some school board members argue to keep protected classes in non-discrimination policies.
Protection Questions
The county Law Department wants the school board to remove references to groups protected from harassment and discrimination. Some board members have doubts.
A Receding Red Tide
A dramatic falloff in Republican voting led to Democratic gains in this year’s county election.
Election 2024: School Board District 2
Incumbent Jennifer Owen is seeking a third term as an independent candidate, facing Democrat Anne Templeton and Republican-leaning independent Pat Polis.