Retaining Control

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

Holding Back

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

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

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

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

In a year marked by the pandemic, both Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee saw changes that will shape their futures.

The school system’s plan for reopening in the fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t finalized, but there will be a remote learning option.

A partnership between Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee will pay aspiring special education teachers as they finish their degrees.

A new report shows Tennessee is often in the lower echelon when compared to other states in a variety of areas.

Using newly released Census data, a Sycamore Institute study focuses on income, poverty, education and health coverage in Tennessee.