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(The Center Square) – As Tennessee officials get closer to presenting a new state funding proposal for K-12 public education, at least one state senator is concerned about the costs

Editorial: by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of TennesseeUnless there is an unforeseen called special session, the Tennessee General Assembly will formally reconvene at noon on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. There will be a special focus on drawing electoral district boundaries by the statehouse. This is called redistricting. Redistricting is the way they change the districts that determine who represents us. Therefore, it is of significant importance to every citizen in Ten...

Editor’s Note: This is the second story in a series stemming from a conversation with Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton.

Gov. Bill Lee said Tuesday its "very possible" he could push legislation on a new funding formula during the upcoming legislative session.

The state will try to change its Basic Education Program (BEP) formula in 2022, though some are concerned about the intentions of Gov. Bill Lee.

NASHVILLE — Gov. Bill Lee denied Tuesday that his plan to revamp how Tennessee funds its multibillion dollar K-12 education system will make it easier to implement school voucher programs

The Tennessee Supreme Court has agreed to rehear oral arguments two months from now in a challenge to ...

State officials are reviewing how Tennessee funds K-12 education with the goal of creating a new formula.

State officials are reviewing how Tennessee funds K-12 education with the goal of creating a new formula.

State officials are reviewing how Tennessee funds K-12 education with the goal of creating a new formula.