Freedom Schools

‘A Representation of Themselves’

The Freedom Schools summer program works to build self-confidence for Knoxville children alongside literacy skills.

Ticket to Ride

Photos of speakers during public forum at the May 4, 2023, school board meeting.

After impassioned testimonials, a split school board votes to let Freedom Schools students use Knox County buses.

Freedom Schools Questioned

John Butler at school board meeting on 5-1-23, screenshot from KCSTV

Two school board members raise concerns about materials and “agendas” in the summer program with a civil rights heritage — while others push back strongly.