The Knox County Board of Education faces pressure from advocates calling for more funding, and existing revenue sources that may not provide it.
Commission Conflict
Legal questions and angry words mark an effort to remove Commissioner Evelyn Gill from Knox County’s Joint Education Committee.
Crunch Time
The city, county and school administrations will present budget proposals in the next few weeks. Here’s a look at the timelines and the issues to watch.
Setting the Goals
Improved reading and math scores and a more diverse workforce are among the aims in Knox County Schools’ new five-year plan.
County Sees $6 Million Gap in Lee’s School Funding
Gov. Bill Lee has been touting his proposed spending on education, but Knox County officials say his budget would give less than they were expecting.
Superintendent Will Propose 3 New Schools
Lonsdale, Adrian Burnett and a new northwest building will be in the capital plan presented to the school board.
School on the Rebound
After nearly being shut down two months ago, Career Magnet Academy reports a surge in applications.
Strategic Thinking
Knox County School administrators have been struggling to complete a new strategic plan for nearly a year. Now the school board is taking over.
Extra Credit
The Knox County school board weighs an incentive package to attract and retain special education teachers.
Saving a School
Responding to students and parents, the Knox County school board votes to revamp Career Magnet Academy rather than shut it down.