Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Retaining Control
A bill with major Republican support would modify the third-grade retention law but still threaten many students with being held back.
Playgrounds and Policies
Knox County Schools is building new playgrounds for two schools, but most still have to raise their own funds for equipment.
Sending Messages
The school board approves a custodial contract and a set of legislative priorities, both with some sharp divides.
Broom Brigade
Facing a chronic custodian shortage, Knox County Schools aims to hire $1 million worth of outside help. But what’s the long-term solution?
2022 Revue: Knox County Schools
A new superintendent and a newly partisan school board set a new course in the face of unflattering state data.
Board Takes Stand Against 3rd-Grade Law
School board passes a resolution against state law that could penalize young students who struggle with reading.
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.
Charter Preparation
Ahead of expected applications to open new schools, the Board of Education gets a refresher on how to handle them.
New School Board Makes Its Mark
In split votes, the board’s Republican majority pulls out of an association with other large districts and drops discipline disparities from the superintendent’s evaluation.