Jackson County Evaluates Starlight Bible Academy Proposal
The Jackson County Board of Education evaluated a proposal Tuesday to bring a voluntary Bible-based instruction program to Dodson Branch Elementary School for the upcoming school year. Starlight Bible Academy Coordinator Shannon Anderson introduced the program as a “time-release” religious instruction initiative that operates off school grounds during the school day. Anderson said the program […]
Upper Cumberland Schools TCAP Testing Set to Begin
Schools across the Upper Cumberland will begin TCAP testing next week with an extended window to account for time lost during winter weather. Overton County Schools Testing Coordinator Cristy Miller said educators are currently helping students with test-taking skills and explaining their thought processes. Teachers are also maintaining familiar classroom routines to ensure the testing […]
White County Career Center Replacing Fallen Brick Facade
White County Schools seeking bids to replace the brick facade at the White County Career Center following a partial wall collapse. Director of White County Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has already removed the damaged exterior from the side of the building using a local contractor. Officials are currently negotiating with insurance carriers and […]
