https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/tennessee Tennessee en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ten-commandments-in-classrooms-passive-display-or-part-of-the-curriculum/2026/10 Five states now have laws that require or authorize Ten Commandments displays in public schools. Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ten-commandments-in-classrooms-passive-display-or-part-of-the-curriculum/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-co-teaching-helps-english-learners-succeed/2026/09 Increasingly in the Metro Nashville schools, general-education and English-learner teachers team up. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-co-teaching-helps-english-learners-succeed/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-large-district-used-ai-to-simplify-its-org-chart/2026/06 The school system's organizational chart evolved organically for decades. Can AI bring cohesion? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:01:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/why-this-large-district-used-ai-to-simplify-its-org-chart/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-states-efforts-to-limit-undocumented-students-rights-failed-again/2026/05 Tennessee lawmakers failed to create legislation directly challenging federal law. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:03:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-one-states-efforts-to-limit-undocumented-students-rights-failed-again/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-district-stopped-relying-on-one-and-done-professional-development/2026/05 As its population of English learners grew, a district invested in coaching and co-teaching. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-district-stopped-relying-on-one-and-done-professional-development/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-assistant-principal-of-the-year-is-tackling-student-anxiety/2026/04 How William Toungette created a supportive school environment. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/middle-school-assistant-principal-of-the-year-is-tackling-student-anxiety/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 A principals group has publicly opposed efforts to require schools to track immigration status. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:14:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 Lawmakers are debating legislation that would require schools to collect immigration information. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:04:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 A pilot will allow states to use Pentagon data to track students from the classroom to the military. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:08:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/they-re-our-kids-how-teaching-english-learners-is-changing As the national English-learner population continues to grow, the role of EL teachers is evolving. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2026/teaching-learning/they-re-our-kids-how-teaching-english-learners-is-changing https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 Court battles are underway—or recently wrapped up—for programs in at least nine states. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/teaching-learning/why-inclusive-classrooms-benefit-every-student-not-just-those-with-disabilities/2026/02 Inclusive practices improve outcomes for all students and require deep system change. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/teaching-learning/why-inclusive-classrooms-benefit-every-student-not-just-those-with-disabilities/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/this-district-cracked-the-nut-on-fully-staffed-schools-heres-how/2026/02 Knox County streamlined hiring and empowered principals to beat teacher shortages. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/this-district-cracked-the-nut-on-fully-staffed-schools-heres-how/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-nashville-dismantled-segregated-classrooms-for-students-with-disabilities Nashville overhauled special education to prioritize inclusion, and changed school culture. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-nashville-dismantled-segregated-classrooms-for-students-with-disabilities https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/the-off-season-that-helps-this-hr-director-fully-staff-schools Knox County reimagined teacher hiring and is starting each year fully staffed. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/the-off-season-that-helps-this-hr-director-fully-staff-schools https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-schools-push-new-cases-toward-supreme-court/2026/02 Advocates seeking to establish publicly funded religious schools in three states. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:29:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charter-schools-push-new-cases-toward-supreme-court/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:02:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 Education Week is tracking which states are mandating that schools adopt comprehensive AI policies. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:00:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-require-schools-to-have-ai-policies/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-one-districts-secret-to-boosting-reading-and-math-scores/2025/07 For Metro Nashville Public Schools, high dosage tutoring implemented by staff and volunteers led to marked improvements in reading and math. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:33:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-one-districts-secret-to-boosting-reading-and-math-scores/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-ruling-may-redefine-transgender-rights-in-schools/2025/06 The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case about puberty blockers and hormone treatments that holds implications for transgender students. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:23:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-ruling-may-redefine-transgender-rights-in-schools/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-schools-grapple-with-loss-of-federal-funding/2025/06 The Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:08:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/no-more-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-schools-grapple-with-loss-of-federal-funding/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-school-has-changed-its-menu-after-losing-usda-funds-for-local-food/2025/05 The loss of a USDA local food grant has forced menu changes at this rural Tennessee school district, and local farmers have lost business. Thu, 29 May 2025 20:25:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-a-school-has-changed-its-menu-after-losing-usda-funds-for-local-food/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tutoring-programs-are-in-limbo-after-the-expiration-of-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 Some districts have had to terminate tutoring programs or scramble to find alternate sources of funding. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:18:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tutoring-programs-are-in-limbo-after-the-expiration-of-covid-relief-aid/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-states-can-learn-from-tennessees-fight-over-undocumented-students/2025/04 Legislative action challenging undocumented students' right to a free, public education hit a snag in Tennessee. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:50:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-states-can-learn-from-tennessees-fight-over-undocumented-students/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-are-challenging-undocumented-students-right-to-free-education/2025/03 States are reviving efforts to challenge the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling that guarantees undocumented students a free, public education. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:11:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-are-challenging-undocumented-students-right-to-free-education/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-medical-care-for-trans-youth-could-impact-school-sports/2024/12 The justices weigh a Tennessee law that bars certain medical treatments for transgender minors, with school issues bubbling around the case. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:43:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-medical-care-for-trans-youth-could-impact-school-sports/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-kindness-through-words-and-actions/2024/11 This 4th grade teacher creates lessons and projects around showing kindness. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:52:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-teach-kindness-through-words-and-actions/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-prep-program-and-district-aligned-on-the-science-of-reading/2024/11 In Tennessee, a small network of schools and universities are aligning future teachers' coursework with evidence-based literacy practices. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:24:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-this-teacher-prep-program-and-district-aligned-on-the-science-of-reading/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 The justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-this-district-lowered-its-teacher-vacancy-rate-to-almost-zero/2024/09 Knox County schools in Tennessee has a multifaceted strategy to hire and retain more teachers. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:30:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-this-district-lowered-its-teacher-vacancy-rate-to-almost-zero/2024/09