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The governor’s proposed budget includes $12.1 billion in school aid, marking a consecutive year of fully funding the state’s school aid formula.

Two groups want to open the first charter schools for at-risk students under a new state law.

‘We most heartily agree with President Trump,’ says a resolution urging teachers to fall in line.

The planning foreshadows changes ahead for the state’s most ambitious and aggressive school turnaround model

A state panel, whose members are appointed by Gov. Bill Lee, would have more authority over charter growth.

Questions emerge about which company will manage the program, and how the state will verify students’ legal residency.

Minimum teacher pay would see a bump under Lee’s proposed budget.

Takeover talk has swirled over the firing of Memphis school Superintendent Marie Feagins

Lawmakers defeat amendments seeking to strengthen accountability and protections for students with disabilities.

Statewide plan is for all kids, not just disadvantaged ones, says sponsor

65% of vouchers would likely go to students who already attend private schools, the analysis says.

Since a 2023 shooting, Tennessee has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to fortify its schools

Disaster relief and preparations for Trump immigration policy will also be on the agenda.

Lee wants his Education Freedom plan up and running for the 2025-26 school year.

So-called ‘opportunity’ charter schools will be held to a different standard

Book banning action has escalated locally, not at the state level

Are the policies making students better readers? Some officials are encouraged.

New report identifies $9.8 billion in facility needs for traditional public schools.

Under an expanded state law, the removals have gone from ‘a trickle to a tidal wave,’ says one librarian

'We know Tennessee. We know our children,' said Gov. Bill Lee