Tennessee House members voted 97-0 Monday to repeal and replace the state’s Common Core education standards with a bill that enshrines Republican Gov. Bill Haslam’s current review process but adds a new 10-member commission to oversee it. Republicans hope the…
Read MoreDay: April 21, 2015
Six Students Arrested in Williamson County for School Threats
As of Monday, six students had been arrested over recent threats made to Williamson County Schools, and another charge is expected to be filed Tuesday, April 21, officials reported. Superintendent Mike Looney said if the seventh arrest is made Tuesday,…
Read MoreSome Republicans Fearful of School Choice
House Finance Subcommittee Chairman Mike Harrison said he’s not sure the long-debated school voucher bill will get out of his committee today. The Rogersville Republican said he plans to amend the legislation, a move watering it down by allowing students…
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