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Tennessee

G.A. Hardaway

timing

Tennessee
Updated May 22, 2019

Tennessee texting scandal broke too late to derail education voucher legislation

The scandal involving House Speaker Glen Casada emerged after the Republican leader already had helped to pass the controversial voucher bill.

Heating up

Tennessee
February 3, 2017

Tennessee Democrats want opponents of DeVos nomination to call Alexander, Corker this weekend

As Monday's Senate confirmation vote approaches, the battle heats up over the embattled nominee for U.S. education secretary.

mixed feelings

Tennessee
May 27, 2016

State Board upholds Memphis charter closures but raps Shelby County’s process

After intense discussion, the State Board of Education unanimous backs Shelby County Schools’ decision, but not without criticizing the local district's process.

Leadership & Management

Tennessee
April 11, 2016

Education spending boost a slam dunk in Tennessee House, but impact on individual districts unclear

The House unanimously passes a bill to increase funding for K-12 public education by more than $220 million.
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