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Knoxville Schools Address Immigration ConcernsKnoxville Schools Address Immigration Concerns

Knoxville Schools Address Immigration Concerns

News Summary The Knox County Schools district is reaffirming its commitment to student safety amidst rising community concerns about immigration…

3 weeks ago
Karns High School Teacher Faces Backlash Over Social Media ActivityKarns High School Teacher Faces Backlash Over Social Media Activity

Karns High School Teacher Faces Backlash Over Social Media Activity

News Summary Matthew Childress, a social studies teacher at Karns High School in Knoxville, is under scrutiny for controversial social…

4 weeks ago
East Tennessee Schools Response to Flu SurgeEast Tennessee Schools Response to Flu Surge

East Tennessee Schools Response to Flu Surge

News Summary Several school districts in East Tennessee, including Lenoir City and Loudon County, are temporarily closing due to a…

4 weeks ago
East Tennessee Schools Close Due to Flu and FloodingEast Tennessee Schools Close Due to Flu and Flooding

East Tennessee Schools Close Due to Flu and Flooding

News Summary In East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky, schools are temporarily closing due to rising flu cases and severe…

4 weeks ago
East Tennessee Schools Cancel Classes Due to Flu SurgeEast Tennessee Schools Cancel Classes Due to Flu Surge

East Tennessee Schools Cancel Classes Due to Flu Surge

News Summary East Tennessee schools are closing their doors starting February 5 in response to rising flu cases affecting students…

1 month ago
School Closures in East Tennessee Amid Flu OutbreakSchool Closures in East Tennessee Amid Flu Outbreak

School Closures in East Tennessee Amid Flu Outbreak

News Summary In response to rising flu cases, several schools in East Tennessee, including Knox County, have announced closures. Starting…

1 month ago
Covenant Kids Run Energizes Schools in East TennesseeCovenant Kids Run Energizes Schools in East Tennessee

Covenant Kids Run Energizes Schools in East Tennessee

News Summary The Covenant Kids Run kicked off on February 1, 2025, at Zoo Knoxville, uniting over 300 students and…

1 month ago
Knoxville Schools Close Temporarily Due to Flu SurgeKnoxville Schools Close Temporarily Due to Flu Surge

Knoxville Schools Close Temporarily Due to Flu Surge

News Summary In response to a significant increase in flu cases, Knox County Schools in Knoxville will close on February…

1 month ago
Tennessee’s New School Choice Legislation PassedTennessee’s New School Choice Legislation Passed

Tennessee’s New School Choice Legislation Passed

News Summary The Tennessee General Assembly has passed the Education Freedom Act, expanding school choice across the state. This initiative…

1 month ago
Knoxville Proposes New K-8 School for Mechanicsville AreaKnoxville Proposes New K-8 School for Mechanicsville Area

Knoxville Proposes New K-8 School for Mechanicsville Area

News Summary Knox County Schools has proposed a new K-8 school in Mechanicsville, situated on the former site of Rule…

1 month ago