Knox County may build a new school on the Rule High School site and close others: What we know
Knox County Schools will present plan to the school board next week. Here are the elementary schools it might close to consolidate.
Knox County school board chair testifies to lawmakers in favor of private school vouchers
Betsy Henderson, who oversees the Knox County's public schools, said "we cannot allow another year to pass without giving every family this freedom."
'The 57 Bus' author on Knox County Schools book ban: 'I never get used to it'
Her book is a true crime narrative that explores the intersection of race, gender, the juvenile justice system and income inequality.
Why Knox County Schools superintendent is intentional about staying out of voucher debate
Bills propose offering yearly vouchers to families statewide, but amendments have the details changing by the hour.
Knox County Schools closed Friday as storm could bring several inches of snow
Friday is a snow day for Knox County Schools students. The district announced the afternoon of Jan. 9 that schools would be closed Friday, All athletics and extracurricular activities will be canceled throughout the weekend.
Schools close for deep cleaning in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Jefferson County Schools were closed on Thursday to deep clean schools with an increased number of students who called out this week.
Knox County Schools superintendent on immigration enforcement: 'We will be in compliance'
Tennessee lawmakers are debating the creation of an immigration enforcement division and incentivizing local governments to help with deportation.
Knox County Schools chair faces calls to step down after speaking in 'personal capacity' to support universal school vouchers
The chair of Knox County Schools is facing calls for her to step down after she spoke before a Senate committee in support of ...
Knox alternative school gives report to Board of Education
The Knox County Board of Education's Thursday meeting highlighted several topics, with a significant focus on the district's ...
Knox County Schools removed 48 books from its shelves. Here's how they decided which to pull
A look at who reviewed the books and what factors they considered "to apply the law as best as we understand it." ...
Parents slam Knox County Schools, claim cold classrooms and long bus wait times during frigid temperatures
“Things happen, but you got busses on that list two hours late and that’s unacceptable,” said parent Kati Goforth. “For your ...
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Tennessee Special Session: School choice on the forefront with vocal Knox County leaders leading the charge for, against
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called for a Special Session of the Tennessee General Assembly to address his proposed school choice program, The Education Freedom Act, as well ...
Central High School's Chloe Padilla becomes first woman to coach boy's wrestling in Knox County
Chloe Padilla made history as a coach in Knox County, but for her, it’s not about breaking barriers — it’s about building ...