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All posts tagged "Tennessee"
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496NewsAn 11-year-old denied making a threat and was allowed to return to school. Tennessee police arrested him anyway.
Students across Tennessee can be arrested for statements that wouldn’t even get them expelled.
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400NewsWhat one state learned after a decade of free community college: 36 states followed their lead
Many states now offer some version of free tuition and other support to residents.
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588NewsA decade of data in one state shows an unexpected result when colleges drop remedial courses
Students earned more credits at first, but graduation rates didn't increase.
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2.5KGuest Opinion EssayFrom COVID learning loss to artificial intelligence, education R&D can’t wait
R&D related to education has always been underfunded, so persistent problems remain unsolved.
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2.1KNewsQ&A: Why this Memphis ELA teacher helped his students start a farmer’s market
The kids wanted to get outside more, so they renovated the learning garden.
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633NewsTennessee law to let teachers carry guns in schools caused a ruckus, but has drawn little interest
One teacher said, “I don’t expect anybody to take advantage of it.”
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965NewsA school shooting in Tennessee sparked activism — and now frustration
Tennessee joined eight other states in allowing school employees to carry guns on K-12 campuses.
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702NewsJudge refuses to dismiss all claims by transgender child against state of Tennessee, Williamson County Schools
A challenge of Tennessee’s school restroom/locker room laws by transgender students remains alive.
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871NewsTennessee is ramping up penalties for student threats. Research shows that’s not the best way to keep schools safe.
Some experts say the measures can counteract a crucial tool for safety: threat assessments.
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637NewsTennessee lawmakers want more oversight of juvenile detention. The Department of Children’s Services is pushing back.
New legislation gives an independent agency the power to require changes at juvenile facilities.
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662NewsHundreds of seclusions were “Voluntary.” Some kids don’t see it that way.
Inspections by DCS and reports from detained youth suggest the seclusions are not voluntary.
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511GrantsMemphis, Tennessee community development and civic engagement grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community Development/Improvement, Civic Engagement, Memphis, Tennessee | Amount: $2,500 - $7,500 | Deadline: July 21, 2023
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1.2KNewsKids taken from Black family remain in state custody
Five children were taken after a routine traffic stop led to drug charges.
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1.7KNewsNew bill seeks to remove Tennessee judge who illegally jailed children
Since 2000, Judge Donna Scott Davenport has overseen the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, where the county jailed kids in 48%...
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2.3KNewsBlack children were jailed for a crime that doesn’t exist. Almost nothing happened to the adults in charge.
Among cases referred to juvenile court, the statewide average in Tennessee for how often children were locked up was 5%. In Rutherford...
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341From the BureausShakespeare Part Of Enrichment For Incarcerated Youth In One Tennessee County
When Michael Khanlarian began teaching incarcerated youth about the work of William Shakespeare, he never expected them to develop a rap about...
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1.5KNewsParks Can Serve Youth During Pandemic But Raise Questions About Lack of African-American History
Some national and state parks are realizing that is missing information and taking steps to present a fuller picture, according to Candi...
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1.7KGuest Opinion EssayESSA Funds Must Be Used Wisely to Amplify Crucial Summer Learning
Education is not one size fits all. Nor does it stop when the traditional academic year ends. Each student has different needs,...
