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Tennessee is looking into changing how it evaluates schools
There are currently two education accountability systems: the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA); and the state letter grade. The Tennessee Department of Education is considering combining them into one based on the letter grade system.
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Tennessee slightly sheds jobs for 8th month in row, inflation at 3.4%
The state's top economic advisor at the University of Tennessee isn't concerned yet, even as job numbers show that, for the eighth month in a row, the number of people employed in the state has slightly dropped.
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ACA premium prices insuring 900K Georgians to shoot up — again
The Affordable Care Act health insurance program that covers 900,000 Georgians is on track to see price hikes of as much as 20% or more when open enrollment begins this fall for 2027 coverage.
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Alabama state library board creates sample policies to implement controversial rule changes
The Alabama Public Library Service unveiled a set of sample policies earlier this summer that they say will allow local libraries to remain in compliance with controversial administrative code changes adopted in the past two years.
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New ‘LOVE’ billboard atop Parkway Towers replaces infamous ‘JUNK’ graffiti, honors lives of 36 people
"It was a kind of affirmation that what we were doing was important."
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Should Tennessee fully fund special education pre-K programs?
A top committee of Tennessee educators wants lawmakers to include special education prekindergarten students in the state's public school funding formula.
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Chattanooga event organizers planning for a 2027 without Ross’s Landing
As the 18-month closure of Chattanooga's downtown riverfront nears, event organizers are planning for a 2027 without Ross's Landing.
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Arena Club combines fitness, pickleball, dining and wellness on Chattanooga’s Southside
The Arena Club, a new social club combining fitness, pickleball, dining and spa facilities is set to open in October on Chattanooga's Southside.
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BBB offers tips to get ready for stormy weather during National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and at BBB we're offering a number of tips and resources to help you ensure you're prepared should major storms hit our area.
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At Kingston, TVA sees model for coal ash future beyond spill’s shadow
As the Tennessee Valley Authority nears the end of a decade-long process to study the best solution for closing waste sites at coal plants under a Tennessee state order, it's facing a familiar public relations problem.
