The Board of Education takes a few steps to mitigate the impact of surging COVID-19 cases, but leaves face coverings optional.
Schools Bring Back COVID Dashboard
Knox County officials also say they are cooperating with the Health Department on contact tracing. But some parents and board members want more.
Strategies for a Windfall
With an unprecedented $114 million in one-time federal funding at hand, Knox County Schools looks to invest in tutors, teachers and training.
Ready or Not
Despite public health recommendations and the concerns of some parents, Knox County Schools prepares for an unmasked reopening.
Divided School Board Approves KPD Agreement
For the second month in a row, the board deadlocked on seeking community input about school security.
Power Poll: School Security
A large majority of survey respondents wants to keep armed officers in schools and retain the current mix of agencies responsible for keeping schools safe.
School Board Votes Down Facilitator
Caught between mayoral pronouncements, the board stalemates on its discussion of armed school security.
Jacobs’ Letter Rattles School Board
Plans for community input on police in schools appear up in the air after the county mayor objects.
Weekly Watch: May 24-30, 2021
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Setting the Table
The school board takes the first steps toward a community discussion of police on campus.