UNDERWOOD, Minn. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A teacher in Minnesota was sentenced Tuesday after he stepped on students’ backs during a lockdown drill as a form of punishment. Jason Lowell Rogers, 49, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ probation. He must surrender his teaching license i...
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As Tennessee students head back to the classroom, new education laws are changing how technology is used in schools.
The holiday begins on Friday, July 31, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2.
Some Tennessee students attending private schools could soon have more opportunities to play sports.
What This Story Is About Tennessee is one of five states selected to potentially accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal assistance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Why It Matters The DOE said these campuses could bring up to $50 bil...
What This Story Is About Rutherford County Schools is struggling to find enough bus drivers to cover its routes before classes begin on Aug. 7. Why It Matters The bus driver shortage could result in some delays getting students to and from school. What Happens Next The district a...
Students across Putnam County returned to the classroom Wednesday morning as the district kicked off a new school year with a continued focus on school safety, classroom readiness and long-term student success....
What This Story Is About Hendersonville High School is mourning the death of longtime football coach and alumnus Anthony David Lake. Why It Matters Lake’s career spanned more than two decades at the school where he once played. As a coach and educator, he mentored generations of ...
With start and end times across the district changing, MNPS leaders said the transportation department is gearing up to keep families well informed.
What This Story Is About The Tennessee state legislature passed several new laws in 2026 that could impact what and how your child learns in school. Here’s what you need to know. Why It Matters The changes affect students from kindergarten through high school and could change fam...
Even with students still enjoying their final days of summer break, teachers in Wilson County are already back preparing for a new school year. For at least one teacher at Stoner Creek Elementary, it's not just the start of a school year, its the start of her career and a full-ci...
What This Story Is About School supplies were collected for students to have a successful school year. Why It Matters School starts at the end of July and beginning of August for many in the Midstate. What Happens Next UPS and other distributors will send out the supplies to stud...
Sumner County Schools intends to let a tenured teacher go, in part because of political comments officials claimed she made.
Tennessee’s new school-year laws: What parents and students need to know for 2026-27 WSMV
Tennessee families will soon get a break on back-to-school shopping as the state's annual sales tax holiday returns this weekend.The tax-free weekend begins at...
What This Story Is About The Pet Community Center in Nashville is offering free wellness exams to pets of veterans and active military members, the homeless, pet owners 65 years and older and college and trade school students. Why It Matters Keeping a pet healthy can often get co...
As students head back to the classroom, several new Tennessee laws are now in effect that could change what they experience during the school day.
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What This Story Is About High school football teams have started their padded practices as high temperatures continue in Middle Tennessee. Why It Matters The high temperatures can make outdoor activities more difficult and dangerous. What Happens Next Teams will continue to pract...
The Commodores announced Monday that highly touted small forward prospect Gabe Nesmith has signed with the school after reclassifying from the 2027 class to 2026....
What This Story Is About Tennessee’s tax-free weekend is July 31 through August 2. Why It Matters Families will be able to grab their back-to-school essentials, such as clothing, school supplies and computers, tax-free, according to the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Catch Up W...
As the school year starts up, a new Tennessee law is limiting screen time for digital devices such as laptops in grades K-5.
A list of what Tennessee parents should know about the laws and policies that could affect their child's school year before the first bell rings.
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