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Hamilton County teachers reflect on why educators are leaving the profession
Across Tennessee, the percentage of teachers who said they plan to remain in education long term has declined.
Shannon Coan
Shannon Coan is the education reporter for the Chattanooga Times Free Press. She holds a degree in journalism and history from Northwestern University.
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Hamilton County Schools won’t endorse armed teachers after bill passes
Hamilton County Schools will not allow teachers or faculty to carry handguns, despite a recently passed Tennessee bill that would permit it under certain condi…
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Pride flag ban for Tennessee public schools fails in state Senate
A bill prohibiting Tennessee public schools from displaying political and ideological flags, including pride flags, failed in the Senate on Tuesday.
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Report: Former Hamilton County Schools assistant nutrition director indicted for theft
A former Hamilton County Schools nutrition official stole more than $12,000 of property and pocketed the money, according to the Tennessee Comptroller's Office.
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Subscriber ExclusiveHamilton County school board renews Superintendent Justin Robertson’s contract for another four years
The Hamilton County Board of Education approved a new contract for Superintendent Justin Robertson, securing its director of schools for the next four years.
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Hamilton County school board amends 2024-25 calendar, sets 2025-26 slate
After receiving pushback on their previous changes, members of the Hamilton County school board updated the district's 2024-25 calendar to include two full day…
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Hamilton County Schools’ proposed budget includes raises
Standing at roughly $674 million, Hamilton County Schools' proposed 2024-25 budget would raise teachers' wages and provide additional funding for school staffi…
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Hamilton County Commission allocates $3 million for high school career and technical education programs
More high school students will have the opportunity to receive emergency medicine or welding training through the $3.15 million the Hamilton County Commission …
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Rhonda Thurman reflects on the highs and lows of 20 years on the Hamilton County school board
As she reflected on her 20 years as a member of the Hamilton County school board, Rhonda Thurman called the single-path diploma one of the worst things the dis…
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Subscriber ExclusiveDonations to Hamilton County school board candidates slowed after March primary
Just over a month after the March primary election, fundraising has slowed for the 11 candidates vying for the six seats on the Hamilton County Board of Educat…
