The Legislature gears up for Gov. Bill Lee’s proposals to broaden charter authorization and school vouchers.
School on the Rebound
After nearly being shut down two months ago, Career Magnet Academy reports a surge in applications.
Exit Kane
After less than six months on the job, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ education liaison resigns.
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.
Schools Signal Budget Priorities
Knox County Superintendent Bob Thomas details $26 million in possible new expenses for 2019-20.
Saving a School
Responding to students and parents, the Knox County school board votes to revamp Career Magnet Academy rather than shut it down.
Career Magnet Pushback
As students, parents and staff rally to save an endangered school, a majority of the school board seems inclined to support them.
2018 Revue: School Board Battles
The most contentious Knox County Schools budget in years precedes an electoral shift on its governing body.
Revamp, Phase Out or Shut Down?
Knox County Schools’ ambitious Career Magnet Academy hasn’t fulfilled its promises. The school board has to decide what to do about it.