Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is moving away from an eight-year effort to measure racial and economic gaps — but he says they remain priorities.
Measuring Progress
As the school board considers a new equity policy, its long work toward reducing racial and economic disparities goes on.
Putting It in Writing
The Knox County school board appears divided on a new equity policy, which would formalize commitments to reduce disparities.
Disparities and Discontent
As Knox County Schools renews its commitment to reducing racial gaps, activists demand immediate answers in a shooting.
‘We Want to Do Better’
In a ‘community conversation’ about racial disparities in Knox County Schools, officials acknowledge progress has been slow.
Discipline Disparities
The latest Knox County Schools data shows a move toward ‘restorative learning,’ but persistent racial differences in student punishment.