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.
From voters electing five new school board members to several new academic programs launching, a lot happened at local schools and in the world of education across Tennessee in 2024. That’s likely to continue in the new year.
Here are five topics to watch in 2025:
A NEW CHANCELLOR
Chancellor Steve Angle stepped down from his leadership role at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and joined the school’s faculty at the start of this year.