Damon Mitchell
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Tennessee lawmakers have been smack dab in the middle of the national hoopla about bans limiting what can be discussed about race and gender in public schools. Legislators outlined those boundaries in a bill passed in 2021.
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A three-judge panel has given the green light to Tennessee’s controversial Education Savings Account program. The decision came down after a lengthy court hearing Friday.
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There are more than 2,000 teacher vacancies across Tennessee, including more than 200 in Nashville. The shortage has highlighted ongoing issues in K-12 classrooms for the past few years.
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An executive order signed by President Joe Biden on Friday will provide at least some protections for people living in U.S. states that are either banning or restricting abortions.
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The Tennessee Black Caucus is making its way across the state as part of a listening tour that will allow constituents to guide legislative proposals for 2023. Lawmakers have already held town halls in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. They’ll be heading to Memphis later this month, with additional stops being planned for July.
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The recent wave of mass shootings across the country has reignited concerns about gun violence and the impact it has on Tennessee students. Some teens say they’re starting to feel less safe at school.
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The number of Tennessee high schoolers going to college after graduating has been on the decline for the past few years.