Reporter’s Note
While Hamilton County teachers and students – and parents? – are enjoying spring break this week, I also am out of the office. Continue checking out the Times Free Press daily for all your local news needs and share this newsletter with a friend – I’d love to see some new subscribers when I come back.
– Meghan
THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION NEWS
While you are enjoying a well-earned break this week, teachers and educators are invited to take advantage of Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke’s second annual Blackboard Bonuses. From March 16-24, educators are eligible for discounts at local businesses from Big River Grille to Clumpies Ice Cream Co. Check out the full list of partners here.
These discounts come as some areas in Tennessee crack down on how teachers can fundraise for their classrooms. Metro Nashville Public Schools recently banned teachers from using sites such as Go Fund Me “out of fear that teachers may be keeping the cash,” according to the Associated Press.
Meanwhile, turmoil continues in Georgia’s Chattooga County school district. Superintendent Jimmy Lenderman resigned last week after making the decision to move the schools’ four-day week back to a traditional five-day week.
Lenderman’s resignation came just a day after school board member John Turner walked out during a work session, threatening to quit.
Keep reading for these stories and more!