School board members discuss pushing for changes to the state’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act, and the public weighs in on book bans.
Rysewyk’s Report Card
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.