Tennessee lawmakers push Memphis-Shelby schools takeover
A state move to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools is picking up steam after the district’s board dismissed its director ...
TN House Speaker: 'State will take over' Memphis-Shelby County Schools after Feagins fired
The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.
NAEP results: TN students buck grim national trends, but Memphis opts out of assessment
Tennessee bet big on tutoring and summer learning programs after the pandemic. However, MSCS has opted out of a separate NAEP ...
Tennessee House sends immigration bill to Gov. Bill Lee's desk, ACLU preparing to challenge it
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A controversial immigration bill passed the Tennessee House Wednesday, sending it to Governor Bill Lee's ...
Here's how East Tennessee representatives voted on universal school vouchers
The bill passed with 54 yays and 44 nays with one minor amendment to the bill. It now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Immigration bill heading to desk of Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
A bill seeking to strengthen immigration policies in Tennessee could soon be signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
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House Speaker prepares legislation to allow state to take control of MSCS Board
STATE TAKEOVER IN THE WORKS? Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton told FOX13 that legislation is in the works that would ...
Memphis school board might be abolished over vouchers opposition. Who's next? | Opinion
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton has threatened a state takeover of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board. Pure ...
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Universal school voucher plan passes in Tennessee House
The Tennessee House on Thursday approved Gov. Bill Lee’s universal private school voucher bill, while the Senate was to take up the matter later in the day.
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton says state plans to take over MSCS after firing of superintendent
State Representative White confirmed the legislation must be filed by Feb. 6. Not long after the Sexton interview Monday, two ...
White House offers buyouts to federal workers. Here's how many are in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to nearly 97,000 federal civilian workers as of 2023, according to Congressional Research Service. The ...
Tennessee lawmakers pass $447M school voucher program in major win for Gov. Bill Lee
The new Education Freedom Scholarship program will offer 20,000 scholarships of about $7,300 to Tennessee students to attend a school of their choice.