Public and staff input on Knox County Schools’ strategic plan shows support for the district’s goals — but mixed feelings about its performance.
A Compromise on Discrimination Policies
The school board removes most references to protected classes, but acknowledges federal laws.
‘You Don’t Expand by Taking Away’
Some school board members argue to keep protected classes in non-discrimination policies.
Protection Questions
The county Law Department wants the school board to remove references to groups protected from harassment and discrimination. Some board members have doubts.
Election 2024: School Board District 5
Two first-time candidates — Republican Lauren Morgan and Democrat Terrye Whitaker — vie for an open seat in Farragut.
Censoring the Shelves
Pushed by a state law, the Board of Education is preparing a policy that will remove books with sexual content, nudity and violence from school libraries.
Board Passes Cautious Resolution on Arming Staff
A political divide blocks an effort to say that ‘only’ security guards and police can have guns on campus.
Election 2024: The Aug. 1 Ballot
Knox County voters will have a host of competitive local races to decide, plus a handful of state and federal primaries.
‘What Matters Most’
In a projected $683.7 million budget for 2024-25, Knox County Schools invests new money in teachers and staff.
Book Review
Partly prompted by Moms For Liberty, Knox County forms new committees to assess school library collections.