Putnam District Guiding Coalition Seeking Result-Based Improvement
Putnam County Schools training on a new District Guiding Coalition to achieve increased social and academic enrichment for students. Secondary Instructional Supervisor Bubba Winningham said the coalition has 33 members including Director of Schools Corby King and the principals of all district schools. Winningham said the coalition is result-oriented, pursuing measurable enhancement of student and […]
Putnam Schools Building Partnerships To Fill Gaps For Students In Need
The Putnam County School System is working to build connections between the PEP Foundation and local businesses to provide resources for students and teachers. Director of Schools Corby King told members of the Joint Economic Development Board Tuesday that the Putnam Education Partnership functions almost like a booster club for the entire school system. King […]
White County Schools Fill Every Certified Teaching Position
The White County School System is starting the school year with every certified position filled. The school system filled every open teaching position with a licensed teacher before the school year started August 4. White County School Public Information Officer Candace Allen said this was a big accomplishment for the county. “To be able to […]
Putnam Teachers Back To School For Professional Training
Some Putnam County teachers have come back to school a little early this year as the system holds its annual Summer Blitz professional training this week. Several hundred teachers will participate this week in the developmental sessions and workshops. Putnam County Schools Supervisor For Professional Development Judy Schinbeckler said work on curriculum dominates the week. […]
Teachers In Dekalb County Could Receive A Pay Raise Soon
Dekalb County teachers could receive a pay raise in the upcoming school year. Dekalb County Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said if the proposed budget passes, teachers in Dekalb County could start out at $50,000 a year. He said he will continue to push and try to get that amount higher in the future. “This […]
TTU On Par With State Report Following Grow Your Own Teacher Program Success
The first cohort of at some 19 Tennessee Tech students in the grow your own teacher program will graduate this May. The university one of seven programs that received state funding in 2020. The State Education Department reported Tuesday that more than 200 teachers will enter the teacher pipeline through the programs. Associate Dean Julie […]
New Bill Could Remove Barriers For Retired Teachers To Help Schools
Senator Ken Yager hoping to help with teacher and substitute shortage through a bill that will allow educators or staff that have retired to be re-employed without losing retirement benefits. Yager said that many retirees are already helping their local school districts and want to continue to help, but are being held back by current […]
Warren BOE Doubles Longevity Bonuses For Employees
The Warren County Board of Education has increased longevity bonuses for teachers. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said faculty of 15 years or longer that reach retirement get $80 for each sick day they have. “Our school board sees that we want to reward those employees that want to stick with our district,” Swallows said. […]
TTU Teacher Education Sees Stabilized Enrollment, Down From 10 Years Ago
Tennessee Tech’s prospective teacher enrollment has stabilized over the last few years, but remains down from a decade ago. Office of Teacher Education Director Amy Brown said that their undergraduate numbers used to sit around a 300-student average. She said they now sit around a 200-hundred student average. She said she attributes that to potential […]
Monterey Depot Historical Society Hosting Celebration For Local School Staff
The Monterey Depot Historical Society will show its appreciation to local educators tonight through a Christmas party. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the Depot wanted to give school staff and their families a night of fun after a challenging two years of COVID. “They pushed through all of that adversity and met the ultimate goal […]
