Homeschooling Surge, Flexibility Nationally Echoed In UC
The national rise in homeschooling being seen across the Upper Cumberland as parents seek more freedom and responsibility for the education and upbringing of their children. Daniel 1 Academy Principal Darrin Crockett said the growth of alternative education is driven by an increased awareness of the flexibility and individualized learning plans available to families. Crockett […]
Local TEA Rep Worried About State Double Down On Choice
A local Tennessee Educators Association Representative says he is worried about the state’s decision to double down on school choice. Governor Bill Lee announced that he plans to double the number of Freedom Education Scholarships to 40,000 for the 2026–2027 school year, following an estimated $155 million allocation in this year’s state budget. Overton County […]
6 UC Private Schools Enroll In School Choice Voucher Program
Six Upper Cumberland Schools have signed up with the state to accept the new Education Freedom Scholrships, more commonly known as vouchers. Three schools in Warren County, two in Putnam and one in Cumberland registered. Debbie Baker serves as president of Heritage Academy in Monterey. She said the school enrolled so private education could be […]
