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Tennessee school vouchers: Despite test score gains, recipients trail public school peers [The Tennessean]
Article from The Tennessean ... Standardized test scores for students using Tennessee's school vouchers have improved but continue to lag behind their peers statewide, according to data released by the state last week.The state offers taxpayer-funded vouchers to help low-income families opt out of public schools and pay for private and parochial schools in Davidson, Hamilton and Shelby counties. The program was instituted in the 2022-23 school year for Davidson and Shelby counties after a...
🛑 STOP the Voucher Scam! 🛑
Hosted by SOCM (Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment), this rally is part of a nonpartisan statewide movement to reject Governor Bill Lee’s voucher program and demand full funding for our public schools. Join us at Market Square in Knoxville for an East Tennessee rally and call to action in support of public education. The Anderson County Democratic Party is organizing a carpool to the event. Meet us at the ACDP Headquarters (14 Kentucky Ave, Oak Ridge) at 1:00 PM to ride...
January Meeting
Happy New Year! The Roane County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting is this Thursday January 9, 2025. Time: 6:15 Food and Drink, Bring something to share. 7:00 Meeting time. Place: The Greenwood School 726 Greenwood Street, Kingston Program: School Voucher Issues
Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton outlines his top priorities as lawmakers return
Expanding state oversight over federal grants and local laws, preparing for an end of the U.S. Department of Education and expanding opportunities for child care providers are top priorities for Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton as lawmakers return to the state Capitol. The 2025 legislative session will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 12 p.m. CT. Before he gavels in the legislative session next week, Sexton. R-Crossville, sat down with The Tennessean to discuss his plans for this year....
New filings point to widening House ethics investigation of Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, watchdog says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A recent release from the U.S. House Ethics Committee points to a worsening legal situation for Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles, who now faces a congressional investigation into a $320,000 campaign contribution that he appears to have completely fabricated. NewsChannel 5 Investigates first exposed that discrepancy more than a year ago. The day after New Year's Day, the ethics committee released a report that, at first blush, appeared to be just a recommendation for...
Early Voting starts Wednesday!
Early voting in Tennessee starts on Wednesday 10/16/2024. See the link below for early voting locations. Vote early! Roane County Early Voting Site(s)