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.
A Bottom-Up Budget
Knox County Schools’ $683.7 million spending plan for 2024-25 forced district leaders to rethink every line item.
School Board Will Hear Resolutions on Armed Employees
Superintendent Jon Rysewyk says ‘there’s not a need’ for teachers or other non-security personnel to carry weapons in school.
Weekly Watch: April 22-28, 2014
Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
A $39 Million Raise
School board considers a new pay schedule to meet ‘market value’ for teachers and all other district employees.
Decade of Discipline Data Shows Little Change
But Knox County Schools commits to resuming reports of disparities between racial and economic groups.
Crowdsourced Solutions
On special education and a new Farragut school, KCS plans have been shaped by listening to the community.
2024 Preview: Education
For Knox County Schools and the University of Tennessee, the new year brings some familiar challenges.
2023 Revue: Knox County Schools
Buffeted by state rankings and mandates, Superintendent Jon Rysewyk proceeds with his restructuring of the school system.
Power Poll: 2023’s Most Important Stories
Survey respondents rank housing, 3rd grade retention, stadium construction and the Tennessee Three as the year’s top stories.