State party executive committee rejects the Knox County Conservative Republicans’ bid to purge the GOP commissioner from the primary ballot.
Conflicts on the School Board
Politics is adding a layer of complexity to the lawsuit seeking to establish a Christian-run charter school in Knox County.
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.
School Board Nixes Voucher Support
The GOP majority split over whether to add Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal for private-school scholarships to the board’s list of legislative priorities.
A Compromise on Discrimination Policies
The school board removes most references to protected classes, but acknowledges federal laws.
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.
Lee Begins Push for Statewide Vouchers
A new scholarship program for school-aged children could fundamentally reshape education in Tennessee.
Contract Workers
The Knox County school board votes to hire a staffing service to fill special education needs.
First Steps in Special Education Reform
The school board prepares to act on changes a month after a scathing task force report.