White County School Board Approves Snow Day Pay System
The White County Board of Education unanimously approved snow pay for part-time school employees at Thursday’s board meeting. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the new inclement weather wage assistance benefit is an effort to mitigate the financial impact on non-salaried employees during the winter months. Under the new procedure, Dronebarger said teachers assistants, school […]
Putnam School Teachers Mentoring Tech Practicum Students
Students in Tennessee Tech’s literacy practicum have the chance to be mentored by a Putnam County elementary school teacher. Tech Lecturer Lindsey Braisted said pre-service teachers have to complete a 60-hour field experience before beginning classroom service. Braisted said the program was born out of a desire to train effective early literacy teachers. “[Students and […]
Putnam Teachers Take Time To Remember 9/11 In Class
Many Putnam County teachers will take time to teach about the significance of the 9/11 attacks Thursday. Middle and High School Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said schools will generally have a moment of silence to start the day. Winningham said lower grade levels may make mention of 9/11, but it is not in the standards […]
Warren Students Start School Friday, Swallows Casts Vision
Anticipation and excitement are building for the Warren County School System, as students return to school Friday. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said he is excited about the hope of the new year. Swallows said last year, students had to adjust to a lot of changes especially with the cell phone policy. This year, Swalliows […]
Cumberland River Compact Retreat Shows Off Water Careers
Several Upper Cumberland Teachers were among the 16 who attended the two-day Cumberland River Compact water career retreat in Cookeville. Communications Director Meagan Hall said the Compact’s vision is to have clean and abundant water throughout the Cumberland River basin. Hall said educating teachers on water careers can help teachers show students another career opportunity. […]
Putnam Leans On Principal Pipeline For New Hires
With multiple principals stepping down across the school system over the last several weeks, how do the Putnam County Schools replenish the pipeline of candidates? Deputy Director Tim Martin said the district offers training courses for teachers with the potential to take on administrative leadership roles. He said the district consults teachers and parents to […]
Putnam Schools Aligns Supply Lists And Fees
Fees and school supplies lists for Putnam County students are now aligned by grade level after the school board approved lists created by the District Guiding Coalition. Curriculum Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the coalition worked with principals to identify needs and let them work with their teachers to ensure the lists covered all bases. He […]
Raises, New Positions In Putnam Schools Budget
Putnam County Schools certified staff will get a $1,500 raise in the new fiscal year under the system’s new budget. The School Board approved the new budget’s first draft Thursday night. Director of Schools Corby King said the budget aligns with the district’s five-year strategic plan that was instituted in 2023. He said it also […]
Holman: Test Preparation Begins Long Before Spring
Overton County Director of Schools Donnie Holman said sticking to the planned curriculum all year long better prepares students for testing than ramping up right before the testing window. Students across the Upper Cumberland are preparing for April testing. Holman said he has stressed to teachers that they must make every moment count, starting in […]
Tech College of Education Teacher Prep Meets Expectations
The Tennessee Tech College of Education scored in the “meets expectations” category on this year’s State Educator Preparation Report Card. 10 of the 42 Teacher Preparation Programs included in the state study received an “exceeds expectations” classification. Dean of the College of Education Lisa Zagumny said it is harder for a program as large as […]
