1+ hour, 39+ min ago   (315+ words) Pickett County Schools transitioning to the ParentSquare app to improve communication and ensure student safety. Technology Supervisor and School Safety Coordinator Ethan Holt said the district identified a communication issue with its previous system that prompted the search for a…...

20+ hour, 54+ min ago   (383+ words) Tennessee Tech is now accepting applications for the Fall 2027 semester following the official opening of the university’s admissions window. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Jacob Cutshall said the early application period allows high school seniors to submit transcripts and begin the…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (434+ words) Tennessee Tech expanding its nursing program by more than doubling its enrollment capacity. Director of Student Success Benjamin Clark said the program now admits up to 100 students per semester into the main Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Clark said…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (510+ words) Livingston Academy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its current campus this week. Principal Richard Melton said the school held its original ribbon cutting on July 4, 1976. Melton said the milestone serves as a significant moment for the community to reflect on…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (336+ words) Tennessee Tech officially surpassed $50 million in externally funded research for the first time during the fiscal year 2026 just completed. It marks the sixth consecutive year the university has set a new record for research funding. Vice President for Research and…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (399+ words) Putnam County Schools preparing to adopt new social studies textbooks this year to align with updated state standards and a recurring six-year instructional cycle. Secondary Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the district will form a committee to evaluate materials from…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (451+ words) Jackson County High School accelerating the development of a new on-campus farm after securing multiple grants to move forward the school’s agricultural plan. Assistant Principal Jay Halfacre said the school began identifying specific infrastructure needs last year to create a…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (484+ words) Overton County Schools shifting its academic focus toward middle school math performance following results from the most recent TCAP testing cycle. Secondary Curriculum Supervisor Cristy Miller said the district experienced a six percent increase in third-grade English Language Arts proficiency…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (543+ words) The Warren County Board of Education approved a new working snow day policy for 12-month employees during its Thursday meeting. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the policy aims to streamline the work calendar for administrators and central office…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (500+ words) Prescott South Elementary and Middle School expecting a more efficient start to the school year following the full reopening of all four lanes on Jefferson Avenue. Principal Tera Brooks said the completion of the long-term construction project eliminates the need…...