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East Tennessee high school football scores: TSSAA live updates from Week 2
Tennessee high school football teams are now in their routines as Week 2 of the 2024 TSSAA football season continues Friday. Alcoa travels to Bearden in the Knox News Game of the Week on Friday, looking to avoid a 0-2 start. Bearden won in triple OT over West in a Saturday opener last weekend, while the Tornadoes lost at home to Ravenwood. ...
TSSAA football roundup: BGA's offense continues scorching start led by Kaedyn Marable's 7 TDs
As we close the book on Tennessee high school football's Week 2 games Friday, here's a roundup of the top games from Friday night in the Nashville area. BGA 69, Maplewood 3: Kaedyn Marable was 16-of-22 passing for 319 yards and seven touchdowns for the Wildcats (2-0). Fletcher Fields caught three passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, and Arnette Hayes had five catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. ...
Tennessee Gov. Lee grants $41M for vocational education programs
(The Center Square) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office announced $41 million in grants to 23 projects to invest in vocational education in rural counties. The Governor's Investment in Vocational Education grants, capped at $2 million apiece, are intended to expand regional partnerships between Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology, community colleges and local industries. “The state with the workers will win every time, and that’s why workforce development has been...
FFRG gets baccalaureate ceremonies halted in Tennessee school district
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has ensured that Tennessee’s Cocke County School District will no longer unconstitutionally organize baccalaureate ceremonies. FFRF wrote to the district after being informed that Cosby High School had held a baccalaureate service at Northport Baptist Church in Newton, Tenn., on Sunday, May 5. The event was hosted by a district […] The post FFRG gets baccalaureate ceremonies halted in Tennessee school district appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee Ethics Commission considers education chief complaint behind closed doors
Members of the Tennessee Ethics Commission are considering a complaint filed against Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds behind closed doors during an executive session. An ethics complaint filed by Rep. Caleb Hemmer, D-Nashville, in May alleges Reynolds illegally accepted travel reimbursements paid for by a group that also lobbies the legislature. Reynolds attended two...
TNStars Giving Away $5,000 in Scholarships During College Savings Month
September is College Savings Month, and the TNStars College Savings 529 Program is helping to jump-start savings by giving away $5,000 in scholarships during the month. The prizes will be awarded into a TNStars scholarship account. Now through Sept. 30, Tennessee residents 21 and older can enter at TNStars.com to...
Northwest TCAT, Dyersburg State Awarded $2M Grants
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced the latest round of Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grants to help prioritize learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. One area community college and one area TCAT have been given sizeable grants.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Announces 2024 FAFSA Champions
An impressive 117 high schools across Tennessee have been recognized this year as FAFSA Champions for the Class of 2024. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) award the designation of FAFSA Champion to schools whose Tennessee Promise FAFSA completion rate exceeds 90% or increased by 5% or more over the previous year.
Tennessee General Assembly Offers Student Legislative Internship to Upperclassmen
The Tennessee General Assembly (TGA) is offering a Tennessee Legislative Internship Program to juniors, seniors and graduate students in law, political science, history, administration, social work, economics, sociology, journalism and related fields, 20 years or older to build leadership and legislative process skills by assisting legislative offices with their activities and work functions.
Homework Hotline is a free tutoring service for K-12 students and guardians
JACKSON, Tenn.— Students across the state have been in school for almost a month now, meaning tests and homework is becoming their new normal. Homework Hotline is providing assistance to students ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors in any subject for free. “We are statewide, so we offer...
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