Power Poll: Trump Policies Hit Home

White House photo collage.

A majority of Knoxville Power Poll respondents have a gloomy outlook on how the administration’s economic policies would affect local businesses and institutions.

Advancing Composites

IACMI photo.

A facility dedicated to developing and manufacturing composite materials opens at UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm.

A ‘Model’ School

Gov. Bill Lee talks to students at L&N STEM Academy

In a visit to Knox County’s L&N STEM Academy, Gov. Bill Lee makes a case for educational options.

Retaining Control

Classroom chairs

A bill with major Republican support would modify the third-grade retention law but still threaten many students with being held back.

Holding Back

Photo of exam answer sheet with a hand and pencil filling in bubbles

As the Legislature debates changes to its third-grade retention law, the key issue remains who will make the decision.

2022 Revue: Higher Education

UT Students

The University of Tennessee dealt with record enrollment and legislative mandates this year, while Knoxville College launched a reboot.

The School-to-Job Pipeline

Panelists Brian Noland, Krissy DeAlejandro, Jon Rysewyk and Dee Haslam at the Baker Center.

In the face of academic slippage, education leaders emphasize the importance of connecting classrooms to careers.

Making Early Connections

Panel on stage at early childhood symposium

Brain science illustrates the importance of the first few years of a child’s life. Experts are seeking ways to promote healthy development.