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.
New Schools for a New Year
Lonsdale and Adrian Burnett will open new buildings this fall, while the school board prepares to purchase property in Farragut.
Election 2022: School Board District 1
A well-known Democrat faces off against two independent candidates to represent the county’s only majority-minority district.
Election 2022: School Board District 7
An independent candidate faces off against a Republican with a troubled track record for the open seat serving Halls and Powell.
Election 2022: School Board District 4
An open seat in a politically mixed West Knoxville district draws two parents as candidates — one with a lot of money to spend.
Election 2022: School Board District 9
The South Knox contest pits Republican board Chair Kristi Kristy against Democratic challenger Annabel Henley.
Election 2022: School Board District 6
An independent religious studies professor is taking on the Republican incumbent in the fast-growing district that includes Hardin Valley and Karns.
School Board Approves $591.5m Budget
In his final year, Superintendent Bob Thomas presents a ‘best ever’ spending plan with across-the-board salary increases.