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False threats lead to concerns, arrests in multiple Middle TN school districts

School districts across Middle Tennessee have dealt with potential threats this week that ended up being non-credible. However, at least four minors have been arrested for their roles in spreading these threats. News 2 has found that Tennessee law that made school threats a zero-tolerance offense has led to a surge in expulsions. Nevertheless, law

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Donald Trump School Choice Executive Order: Here’s Who’s Impacted

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to expand school choice across the country. While this policy could allow more students access to alternatives outside of public schooling, critics warn it might divert essential funding from public schools and exacerbate educational inequalities. Why It Matters Access to school choice programs varies widely by state.

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2024 U.S. ‘Report Card’ Reveals Troubling Decline in Reading, Stagnation in Math

024 U.S. ‘Report Card’ Reveals Troubling Decline in Reading, Stagnation in Math The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card, paint a sobering picture of the state of American education. The 2024 findings reveal that students have fallen significantly behind in reading while making only

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Thrift Store Treasure: Michael Sparks’ $2 Declaration Purchase Brings $477,650 at Auction

A rare 1823 copy of the Declaration of Independence was sold at auction for $477,650 by a man who found it last year in a Nashville thrift store for $2.48. From Thrift Store Treasure to Fortune: Declaration Copy’s Amazing Journey A Nashville music technician’s $2.48 thrift store gamble turned into a life-changing windfall when his

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Republicans who vote against TN Education Freedom Act will be primaried and lose | Opinion

The next generation of Tennessee students can achieve their most ambitious dreams when empowered with a substantive education. Gov. Bill Lee knows this and is endorsing the Education Freedom Scholarship Act to ensure that K-12 students reach their full potential, no matter their ZIP code or socioeconomic status.   Unless the Tennessee legislature approves Gov. Lee’s initiative, the state

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Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

January 23, 2025 Rutherford County Schools has announced its 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year. Three teachers were chosen as district level winners and will be submitted for recognition at the regional and potentially state level. All award-winners will be honored at a public banquet at Embassy Suites on February 25, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m.

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Rutherford County Schools’ ESL Student Numbers Climb: School Board Calls for Additional Financial Resources

Rutherford County, Tenn — The Rutherford County School Board recently passed a resolution addressing the significant growth in its English Learner (EL) student population, highlighting financial concerns and calling for additional federal support. District data shows a dramatic increase in ESL students, rising from 6,214 in May 2023 to 8,373 in the current school year—representing

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Religious Freedom Debate Sparked by Tennessee School Ten Commandments Bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Giving public schools across the Volunteer State the choice to post the Ten Commandments is the goal of a Middle Tennessee lawmaker. Critics say the idea crosses the line of religious freedom, but supporters say the Ten Commandments are a founding historical document of our country. News 2 spoke with all sides.

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Dr. Larry Burriss: TikTok’s Choice: Sell or Leave? Understanding the Real Issue

TIK TOK RESTRICTIONS 01/13/2025 Editor’s Note: ​​​​As both a Tennessee state legislator and an MTSU marketing student graduating with a second bachelor’s degree in media, I find myself at a unique crossroads in the TikTok debate. While my legislative vote supported restricting TikTok due to national security concerns, my experience in Dr. Raj’s digital marketing

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Rep. Mike Sparks Proposes Solutions to School Bus Driver Shortage

Proposed Bill Could Lower Age Requirement for Tennessee School Bus Drivers State Representative Mike Sparks (R-Smyrna) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing Tennessee’s critical school bus driver shortage by lowering the minimum driving age from 25 to 21 years old. WKRN NEWS: Proposal to lower age requirement for school bus drivers House Bill 84 seeks

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