Retention Rate

A state law could lead to more than 2,500 Knox County third-graders being held back because of a single reading score.

Different Approach to Disparities

Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is moving away from an eight-year effort to measure racial and economic gaps — but he says they remain priorities.

Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.

With Knox County Schools scoring in the state’s lowest category this year, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk promises hard work and community engagement.

Duties will be split among five assistant superintendents and five regional school teams.

Jon Rysewyk takes over as superintendent of Knox County Schools tomorrow. A few consistent themes in his career suggest how he’ll approach the job.

The proportion of Tennessee high school graduates going directly to college is dropping. Education leaders are looking to reverse the trend.

After eight years, Knox County Schools struggles to narrow racial and economic disparities.

The school board approves a $240,000-a-year contract for its new superintendent, with a possible bonus and an accelerated timeline.

An outside candidate draws two votes but can’t overcome the insider’s experience and relationships.