The school board also passed a $668.3 million budget, after some wrangling about raises.
Board Deadlocks on Charter School
The application for an all-boys academy failed on a 4-4 vote, but it may be a temporary setback.
Charter Questions and Answers
Ahead of their first charter school vote in nearly a decade, Knox County school board members press Knoxville Prep leaders about their plans.
Weekly Watch: April 3-9, 2023
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Emerald’s Experience
As more organizations look to start charter schools in Knox County, we take a look inside the only one currently operating.
Charter Preparation
Ahead of expected applications to open new schools, the Board of Education gets a refresher on how to handle them.
Prepping a Charter School
An event Saturday will give Knox County families their first look at the planned all-boys Knoxville Preparatory School.
Power Poll: Scant Support for Lee’s K-12 Plan
Knox County survey respondents oppose the governor’s proposals on vouchers and charter schools by a wide margin.