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Murfreesboro magnet schools see increased interest
More Murfreesboro parents are discovering the benefits of the city's magnet schools.More >>
Murfreesboro school board votes in favor of new school money
The Murfreesboro School Board voted Tuesday night to ask the city for $20 million for a new school.More >>
Williamson GOP chair criticizes schools breakfast program
Williamson County parents who benefit from the school lunch and breakfast program aren't happy about recent comments by the county's Republican Party chairman.More >>
Fisk University President Hazel O'Leary to retire
Fisk University President Hazel O'Leary informed the Board of Trustees that she will retire at the end of this year.More >>
Gov. Haslam abandons Tenn. class size proposal
Gov. Bill Haslam said Wednesday that he's abandoning his proposal to do away with average class size restrictions in Tennessee.More >>
Metro school officials to vote on 'Teach for America' extension
Metro school officials are expected to vote to approve the extension of ‘Teach for America' contract in public schools.More >>
Clarksville students given Kindles for reading success
The Kindles were purchased by realtor Michael Griffins and were rewarded to students at West Creek Middle School for their improving reading levels.More >>
Tenn. among 10 states to get No Child Left Behind waiver
The Associated Press has learned that President Obama on Thursday will free 10 states from the strict requirements of the Bush-era No Child Left Behind law.More >>
Program gives students hands on experience in medical field
A program at a Metro high school gives students the opportunity to not only prepare for college, but also a career in the medical field. More than 400 students currently participate in Overton High School'sMore >>
Governor says ed bill needs more feedback
On Tuesday, Governor Bill Haslam called his major education reform a "work in progress" that "won't be pushed until he has gotten more feedback."More >>
School boards decide against resolution opposing Gov. Haslam's bill
On Tuesday night, the Williamson County School Board and the Franklin Special School District held a joint meeting.
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Williamson Co. considers resolution against gov.'s education plan
Williamson County's top school officials will consider a resolution on Monday night opposing a major part of Governor Bill Haslam's education bill.More >>
Vanderbilt professor teaches free online classes
A Vanderbilt professor will make his expertise available for free to everyone with an Internet connection.More >>
Ensworth students learn valuable lesson outside classroom
A group of Ensworth students spent the day Friday cleaning, moving furniture and decorating a west Nashville apartment.More >>
School superintendents denounce governor's education bill
Governor Bill Haslam's new bill would tie school funding to larger class size.More >>
Metro teacher suspended for slapping kindergartner
The Metro School Board has suspended an elementary school teacher for allegedly slapping a five-year-old student in the face.More >>
MTSU to build new $126M science building
Governor Haslam has included the funds in the budget for a much needed science building at MTSU.More >>
Metro school bus crashes in south Nashville
No students were injured when their school bus struck a parked van in south Nashville early Tuesday morning.More >>
College Goal Sunday explains college financial aid
Financial aid professionals are available to explain financial aid resources and how to apply for financial aid Sunday afternoon in Nashville.More >>
Gov. Haslam to announce building program for higher ed
The governor's State of the State speech Monday is expected to include a new building program for higher education.
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2 bills could affect how teachers interact with kids
Two proposed bills in the Tennessee legislature could affect how teachers are able to interact with students.More >>
Storms knock out power to several Metro schools
Severe storms early Tuesday morning have left as many as 10 Nashville schools without power.More >>

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