The Knox Education Foundation launches a $4.5 million campaign to fund school playgrounds, taking the burden off individual schools.
Protecting Employee Voices
The school board affirms teachers’ and staff members’ right to speak up without fear of reprisal.
Goals, Hits and Misses
In his first-year ‘action plan,’ Superintendent Jon Rysewyk’s administration met most of its targets for improvement — but has some make-up work to do.
Contract Workers
The Knox County school board votes to hire a staffing service to fill special education needs.
Course Correction
A year into the job, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk has significantly restructured and refocused Knox County Schools. More is on the way.
Report Calls for Special Education Overhaul
A stinging assessment by a district-appointed task force faults Knox County Schools’ ‘cultural problem’ in addressing student needs.
‘Where to Go’
Knox County’s plan for its struggling urban schools aims to support students from pre-K through graduation.
Handgun Fires in West High Classroom
KPD says discharge was ‘not intentional,’ and there was one minor injury. But it intensified discussion of school and gun safety.
Charter School Approved on Second Try
The school board also passed a $668.3 million budget, after some wrangling about raises.
The $64 Million Question
How should Knox County Schools use its biggest-ever jump in state funding? Superintendent Jon Rysewyk’s proposal prioritizes salaries and infrastructure.