Rick Smith has come a long way in two years.

Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Rick Smith could be in line for a hefty raise after board members delivered mostly glowing evaluations and approved a new round of contract talks.

A balanced budget proposal that does not require additional money from county taxpayers earned the Hamilton County Department of Education cheers from commissioners Thursday.

Edwina Gower compares it to cigarette smoking. Nearly everyone agrees that it's bad, yet thousands still light up.

Hamilton County school board members unanimously approved a $393 million budget Thursday, moving the current draft from their hands to county officials for approval.

Villages at Alton Park homeowners saw a public notice in the Chattanooga Times Free Press this month that stated the city had awarded Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga $387,000 to build seven homes in their community on Canary Circle.

It might be Soddy-Daisy's worst-kept secret.

Despite months of talk about major, systemwide technology upgrades, Hamilton County Schools officials aren't putting up any of their own cash for the effort next year.

Policy from President Barack Obama's administration is hitting the Hamilton County Board of Education's pocketbook in multiple ways this year.

The Hamilton County school board approved a new busing agreement that should save taxpayers about $2 million.

Ooltewah High School seniors Katie Cuttle and Stephanie Stevens already have plenty of awards between them: National Honor Society. Beta Club. GPAs of 3.9 and 4.0, respectively.

These days, the principal's office is likely the last place you'll find a school principal.

Hamilton County school board members saw a glimpse at the future of schools Friday with a visit to the county's new STEM school — a program that will be key when it comes time to train thousands of other teachers on incorporating new technology into their classrooms.

Three Hamilton County teachers recognized as the county's top educators will be honored Friday.

Hamilton County school board members will start deliberating today which new school construction projects should get done first.