Hamilton County Schools
The latest Hamilton County Schools coverage from the Chattanooga Times Free Press, part of our Local section.
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Hamilton County schools see $4 million in federal funds frozen
Around $4 million in federal funding that supports academic enrichment, English language learners and professional development in Hamilton County schools is in limbo after the Trump administration decided to withhold the funds.
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Hamilton County school board to look into changing coach pay
The Hamilton County school board will look into the ways the district pays stipends to athletic coaches after some members raised concerns about potential inequities.
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Hamilton County Schools announces new community superintendents
Hamilton County Schools announced two new community superintendent assignments for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Hamilton County Schools superintendent review may change
A Republican Hamilton County school board member is pushing for a more thorough review process for the schools superintendent that mirrors recommendations by the Tennessee School Board Association.
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Hamilton County commissioners praise school district’s balanced budget
As the school system presented the Hamilton County Commission with a funding plan that closes a $16.2 million deficit, several commissioners praised the school board for bringing a balanced budget – something that had been a point of contention during the board's budgeting process.
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Hamilton County Schools budget cuts jobs, reduces benchmarks
After at least three months of conversations around how to accommodate a funding shortfall, the Hamilton County school board passed its budget Thursday despite concerns from some that it does not seek additional funds that the district needs.
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Health costs crunch Hamilton County Schools
School leaders say the rising cost of health benefits for county school employees is the biggest pressure point leading officials to determine hard cuts to Hamilton County schools this week.
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Hamilton County Schools announces new principals
The Hamilton County school district has announced a new slate of principal appointments ahead of the 2025-26 academic year.
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As Hamilton County Schools budget vote nears, some look to central office as the place to make more cuts
As the Hamilton County Schools' budget comes to a vote this week, one of the major areas of contention has been around the staffing at the district's central office, with some saying it needs to be the source for additional cuts.
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Hamilton County teacher residency program faces sudden $400,000 cut via DOGE
In a single afternoon, Project Inspire lost a little under half of its funding — and with it, a pipeline that has placed more than 150 educators in high-need Hamilton County classrooms since 2011.
