@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialKnoxville City Council has unanimously denied a religious-exemption appeal that could have displaced two disabled tenants, raising essential questions about safety and community needs.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialKnoxville City Council unanimously denied a religious-land-use exemption request that could have reshaped a neighborhood, citing critical fire-safety concerns and legal standards.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTennessee's Public Charter School Commission is on the brink of modernizing its grant processes with a new $160,000 Smart Simple system!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialThe Knox County Board of Education just approved a controversial amendment shrouded in secrecy, citing safety and security as reasons for withholding details from the public.
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@swlane.bsky.socialAbolish the effing death penalty already. #ChristaPike is #TN 2nd #failedexecution within 5 months.
@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialA Tennessee judge has opened the door for limited discovery in a high-stakes explosion case, shifting the battle from dismissal to summary judgment, as both sides prepare to bolster their claims.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Public Charter School Commission is one step closer to adopting a new policy that could streamline automatic renewals for high-performing schools—what does this mean for the future of education in the state?
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTennessee's committee just pushed for a major policy shift that could reshape the future of charter school applications—are you ready for the changes?
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialA significant shift in procedural responsibility is on the horizon as the committee recommends a new appeals rule, splitting duties between the State Board of Education and the Commission.
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTennessee's education leaders are set to push for ambitious goals, aiming for 70% reading proficiency by 2030—how will they get there?
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialTennessee's education commission is set to unveil crucial data and designations this November and December, but the wait for the annual report and letter grades stretches until January 2027!
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialDeputy Director Maggie Lund unveiled a five-tier intervention framework that could change the future of schools like Empower Memphis and Nashville Collegiate Prep—are you ready to discover what’s at stake?
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@citizenptnewstn.bsky.socialEmpower Memphis Career and College Prep faces a critical moment as staff recommends placing the school on Level 3 probation due to low enrollment and financial risks.
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@wildlystrollingben.bsky.socialThe #TN budget gives $10 million to establish a lakefront #statepark at Clark Center Park in Oak Ridge. But only if the county can raise or give $6,250,000 in matching funds before June 30, 2031. Info on upcoming fundraiser included.
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@ahol888.bsky.socialWhen the State Cannot Kill Cleanly
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@kcookandcatsco.bsky.socialIs this an Unbreakable situation, or is #Tennessee really just that incompetent? 🤔
I’m glad, btw. The state shouldn’t have the right to take life. That right should be reserved exclusively for We, The People.