For Knox County Schools librarians, applying a new state law meant making difficult decisions about which books had to go.
Looking for the Right Fit
The nonprofit Clothing Center helps students throughout Knox County Schools. The district and school board are wrestling with how to keep it going.
Heartbeats Away
A new state law brings more cardiac emergency equipment and training to Knox County Schools.
Knox County Reporting Transgender Students to Parents
LGBTQ advocates say the district’s approach to a new state law is putting children with difficult family situations at risk.
Periodic Assistance
Providing menstrual products to students has become an issue in the presidential race, but it has bipartisan support in Knox County and Tennessee.
Course Corrections
On early release days and the new salary schedules, Knox County Schools adjusts to negative feedback.
Staying Focused
As the school year begins, Rysewyk doesn’t want to see students and teachers distracted by political fights over education.
Board Deadlocks on Sexual Imagery Policy
But further restrictions on school library materials may be coming regardless, as a new state law takes effect.
Salary Schedule Confusion
As news of raises spreads, Knox County Schools faces questions from employees about their new pay and seniority levels.
Reading Retention Revisited
With both 3rd- and 4th-graders facing the possibility of being held back this year, Knox County Schools prepares to present parents with their options.