Something is Missing from the Memphis School Intervention Debate
Opponents brought up union concerns this week, but didn’t mention students.
Legislative Session Wraps with Late Drama, Key Reforms, Historic Investments
One unresolved question was whether lawmakers might further expand the number of families who can use tax dollars for private school expenses.
House Members Debate Whether Charter Schools are “Real” Public Schools
Rep. Slater pushed back on Rep. Clemmons’ criticism of public charter schools.
Lawmakers Consider Late Change to Expand Education Savings Account Program
An amendment under consideration would expand the scope of who can qualify to use tax dollars for private school expenses.
Innovation Committee Chooses Not to Recommend Reductions in State Testing
Members instead provided multiple proposals to improve teacher evaluations and CTE.
Lawmakers Approve Historic Funding for Public Charter Schools
The plan passed despite Rep. Clemmons’ attempt to strip the funding that supports high-performing schools serving his district.
Nursing Group Backs Knoxville Representative’s Proposals to Improve School Nurse Access
Rep. Elaine Davis is sponsoring three bills, including one that’s up for a vote Tuesday.
Accountability Hearing Finds East Tennessee Virtual School Isn’t Taking Daily Attendance
Carter County leaders say the failing virtual school is only taking weekly attendance.
Representative Scott Cepicky Proposes a Solution to Students Avoiding Algebra I
The lawmaker’s legislation would require some eighth-graders to take the subject.
House Democrats Break with Senate Counterparts to Block Public School Choice
Representatives Yusuf Hakeem and Sam McKenzie helped preserve barriers for families enrolling out-of-district.
Grundy County Teachers Poised to Get Their Bonus, Despite Unexpected No Votes
18 Democrats and 1 GOP gubernatorial candidate voted against the bill.
Senators Unanimously Approve Legislation Reducing Open Enrollment Barriers
The legislation faces a key vote in the House next week.
House Committee Advances Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion
Democrats fail in bid to increase accountability for the program.
Sen. Adam Lowe Hopes to Reduce Barriers for Public School Choice
Lowe’s legislation would address challenges students face enrolling in out-of-district schools.
Education Freedom Scholarship Expansion Passes First Test
The House K-12 Subcommittee advanced the plan on a 5-3 vote on Tuesday morning.
Memphis Leaders Announce Plan to Avoid State Intervention
The Local Accountability and Transformation Plan will prioritize four goals.
Proposed Legislation Could Finally Deliver Bonus to Grundy County Teachers
Grundy County teachers were the only educators in the state who didn’t receive a $2,300 bonus.
House Subcommittee Advances Potential First Step to Reducing Locally Mandated Tests
The bill requires schools to submit a schedule of local assessments.
Rep. William Slater Proposes ‘Fair Opportunity’ for Public School Choice
Slater is sponsoring legislation to make it easier to enroll children outside their zoned school district.
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally Announces Retirement
McNally was first elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 1978 as a state representative

