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DIALOGUE

Tennessee
April 16, 2019

Tennessee governor huddles with school leaders in cities affected by his voucher proposal

In a closed-door meeting at the Capitol, Gov. Bill Lee hears from leaders in the five cities that would be affected by his voucher proposal.

Politics

Tennessee
March 28, 2019

One day after voting against Tennessee voucher bill, embattled legislator ousted as ed chairman

Rep. David Byrd, accused of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, was forced to step down from his leadership position in Tennessee's legislature.

state policy

Tennessee
September 18, 2018

What seven school board members in West Tennessee want in their next governor

Seven weeks before election day, school board members say funding and getting online testing right are among their top concerns.

TN in DC

Tennessee
February 2, 2017

Tennessee school board leaders met this week with Sen. Lamar Alexander. Here’s what they talked about.

Three issues shaping Tennessee public education get the ear of U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander as representatives of the state's school boards association travel to D.C.

Teaching with technology

Tennessee
July 12, 2016

Will this digital library be an equity game-changer for Tennessee schools?

Launched by the Tennessee School Boards Association, a new library offers free digital resources for 14 high school courses.

ESSA Tour

Tennessee
May 24, 2016

As new federal education law looms, McQueen seeks input for Tennessee plan

The State Department of Education invites Tennesseans to share their ideas about how Tennessee should use leeway granted to states under the new federal education law.

Technology in schools

Tennessee
September 30, 2015

Tennessee school boards group teams with Apple on digital learning project

The Tennessee School Boards Association partners with Apple to launch the Tennessee Digital Learning Project, a platform to offer new digital resources for high school.

Charters & Choice

Tennessee
March 12, 2015

Former NBA star talks school choice at Capitol

Former UT and NBA basketball star Allan Houston spent Thursday on a different court of play to advocate in Nashville for school choice options.

Leadership & Management

Tennessee
February 19, 2015

School board association backs a fee for public review of school records

A bill backed by the Tennessee School Boards Association proposes levying a charge for in-person peeks at public records.
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