Education related stories in Southern Middle Tennessee
Bedford County Schools, like most school districts across the nation, need teachers. A robust school system is vital to economic development and a community’s success. Bedford County Schools will host a Teacher Recruitment Fair on Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Shelbyville High School Theater lobby, 401 Eagle Blvd. For …
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Laurel Cox of the Cascade FFA Chapter received the Waymon Hickman Scholarship from the Tennessee Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation. Cox was chosen from 95 applicants across the state and will receive $500 toward her postsecondary education. Tennessee FFA Foundation Scholarships are awarded to students who have exhibited academic prowess, served their communities, and …
On Wednesday afternoon, the Coffee County Lady Raiders returned to the TSSAA state basketball tournament for the first time in 31 years. The Lady Raiders got things rolling in the first quarter as they jumped to a 22-9 lead over Dobyns-Bennett. Coffee County held a solid advantage 32-20 at the halftime break. The Lady Indians …
The Tennessee House of Representatives voted in favor of a bill that would only allow certain flags to be displayed in classrooms and on school properties in the state. On Monday, the House passed HB 1605 after two amendments to the language were approved by a vote of 70-24, with one lawmaker not voting. It …
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Winners of the Bedford County Schools (BCS) Inaugural Districtwide Spelling Bee were announced Thursday evening for three grade bands. Finn Carter, grades K-2, Southside Elementary School; Sahara Biswa, Grades 3-5, Learning Way Elementary School; and Bella Minix, Grades 6-8, Cascade Middle School were all declared word champions for the district. Joining them on the stage, …
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Shelbyville Central High School Librarian Heather Richards, Co-Teacher Dona Northcutt, and her students in their new Tennessee History class will soon head to Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, thanks to a grant from the American Battlefield Trust’s History Field Trip Grant Program. This trip will provide students with an exceptional, hands-on history learning …
A new bill has been introduced to the Tennessee General Assembly that would ban electronic devices in Tennessee classrooms. The bill, HB 2758/SB 2809, would prohibit students from displaying, using, or accessing an electronic device, like a cell phone, during instructional time. The bill was passed in two considerations in the Senate and has been recommended for …
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Each semester the state of Tennessee allows school districts the flexibility to provide students instruction virtually for two days. Due to the excessive number of students, faculty, and staff being absent due to illness, virtual instruction will take place for all Grundy County students on Tuesday, February 20, and Wednesday, February 21. All schools have …
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On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office focused heavily on vehicle safety. They started the morning by helping citizens wanting their child safety seats checked for proper installation. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is happy to announce that they properly reinstalled 25 car seats during the 2-hour event and provided education on …
Motlow State Community College announces the presentation of Heathers: The Musical on April 18, 19, and 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for anyone who has a Motlow ID and $10 for all other attendees. This play is intended for audiences 16 and over as the story contains mature themes and situations as well …
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