8 UC Schools To Participate In Voucher Program, Year 2
Eight Upper Cumberland schools have registered to participate in year two of the state voucher program. A total of 18 additional schools registered to participate statewide for the 2026-2027 school year. More than 50,000 applications were submitted by families in the opening days of the registration period, according to state officials. In Cumberland County, participating […]
Anniston Academy Hosting Open House This Saturday
A new therapeutic private school in Cookeville, will celebrate its grand opening with an open house Saturday to connect with families throughout the Upper Cumberland. Anniston Academy Co-Founder Kathryn DuBray said the school works with children from Pre-K-6th grade who have ADHD, Autism, or Dyslexia. DuBray said the school offers a safe and inclusive Montessori-style […]
Anniston Academy Rethinking Neurodivergent Education
The Upper Cumberland’s new Anniston Academy bringing a new approach to neurodivergent education when it opens in August. Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer Kathryn DuBray said Anniston Academy is a therapeutic micro-school for students who learn better outside of the traditional classroom. DuBray said she believes the classroom should accommodate the child by affirming their […]
New School For Special Needs Children Set To Serve UC
A non-profit organization will open a therapeutic micro-school specifically for children with autism, attention deficit disorder and giftedness. Founder Kathryn Dubray said she wants to open Anniston Academy because children on the autism spectrum require more help than what public schools are able to provide. Anniston Academy Principal Erin Mekkaoui (Muh-ow-EE) said she and the […]
