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Parents react to early TCAP scores as re-testing phase begins & retention hangs in the balance
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — This week, educators in Tennessee began receiving what they called “quick scores” for third and fourth graders who took the TCAPs earlier this spring. Teachers had to quickly evaluate those scores and then notify students who scored below or approaching expectations on the ELA portion about retaking the test. Wednesday, the […]
Northeast Tennessee high schools send squads to 2024 Spring Fling
(WJHL) – From Kingsport to Greeneville, a whole host of high school squads from the far corner of the state began their journey to the Spring Fling and their respective state championships. Greene Devils baseball hopped a bus Monday afternoon, with the hopes of repeating as Class 3A state champions. Greeneville earned that trophy in […]
6 Science Hill seniors sign for yearlong internships
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dominic Hensley and Mandi Judy beamed, while Devin Babb flashed a peace sign and Jacob Taylor carefully signed his contract as his dad Jesse looked on proudly. It was a new type of signing day at Science Hill High School as six students with disabilities inked one-year internship deals with […]
ETSU nabs Top Adventure College title for second year in a row
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – For the second straight time, East Tennessee State University has been named the Top Adventure College by Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine readers. ETSU announced Monday it had secured the title again after voting pitted the university against others from around the country. “ETSU Outdoor Adventure and Campus Recreation are extremely […]
Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information regarding the projected budget. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County […]
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