MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University Middle and University High were recently recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as “Innovative School Models” for the State of Tennessee.
Grainger and Hawkins County are included in more than $800,000 in grant funding for 34 Tennessee school districts for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, middle school career and
Grants to the tune of $800,000 will be given to Tennessee middle and high schools in more than 30 districts all a part of a plan to expand STEM and CTE programs across the state.
Hawkins County had four schools win, giving it the most grant money overall, while a Washington County school won two grants and the most money of any single school.