Hamilton County Schools
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Hamilton County school board discusses locking students’ phones in pouches
Hamilton County school board members are considering requiring students to lock their phones in pouches during the school day.

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Hamilton County Schools spokesperson Steve Doremus dies
Steve Doremus, the spokesperson for Hamilton County Schools, died Monday.

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Hamilton County audit group pushes for better communication
Better communication from the Hamilton County mayor's office could have prevented friction with county commissioners over the cost of moving a Chattanooga magnet school to a new location, the chair of the Hamilton County audit committee said Thursday.

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Hamilton County lawmakers split on public funding for private school tuition
Tennessee lawmakers approved legislation Thursday that would give thousands of families across the state taxpayer funding to pay for private school tuition.

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City, county leaders kick off savings account program for kindergartners, middle schoolers
In the packed gymnasium at Red Bank Middle School, dozens of little hands sprung up into the air anytime someone said the words "future" or "dream."

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Hamilton County school board members talk serving students with disabilities
Some Hamilton County school board members want the district to look into its staffing for exceptional education.

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Hamilton County kindergartners, middle schoolers to get $150 to start investing for education after high school
About 13,500 Hamilton County students in kindergarten and middle school will receive $150 in a savings account to pursue education after high school.

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Hamilton County’s class of 2024 scored average of 18.7 on ACT
Hamilton County students' performance on the ACT college entrance exam held largely steady this past year.

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Five education stories to watch in Hamilton County in 2025
As the ball dropped to welcome in the new year, the change in calendar also marked the halfway point of the school year and the imminent start of the legislative session in Tennessee, where education issues are likely to be a key focus.

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Two new charter schools could be coming to Hamilton County
The number of charter schools in Hamilton County could grow after two groups expressed interest in operating an elementary school.
