The pandemic response shut down the economy just as local governments were making budget plans for next year. That has left them scrambling.
Home Work
In its first virtual meeting, the school board supports a plan to provide educational materials to students stranded while classrooms are closed.
Class Struggle
Knox County Schools say they’re not equipped to provide equitable education while classrooms are closed. Some parents and teachers want to know why not.
Pandemic Preparations
With Knox County’s COVID-19 count still at one, Knoxville declares an emergency, Knox County Schools close through April 3 and UT moves the rest of its semester online.
‘We Want to Do Better’
In a ‘community conversation’ about racial disparities in Knox County Schools, officials acknowledge progress has been slow.
On-the-Job Training
A partnership between Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee will pay aspiring special education teachers as they finish their degrees.
Weekly Watch: March 2-8, 2020
Every Monday, we give you a rundown of the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Discipline Disparities
The latest Knox County Schools data shows a move toward ‘restorative learning,’ but persistent racial differences in student punishment.
Selling the Deal
With a vote scheduled for later in the month, the Jacobs administration makes a concerted pitch for leasing the TVA East Tower.
The Year Ahead: Change, but How Much?
Elections and policy decisions in 2020 could reshape the leadership and direction of Knox County Schools.