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The Tennessee Department of Education has declined to say how many students are enrolled in the state’s new voucher program. It’s the latest question state education officials have sidestepped this ...
WBIR shares unanswered questions surrounding recipients of Tennessee's school voucher program, including if they were ...
Tennessee spends more on students who receive taxpayer-funded school vouchers to pay for private school than it does on the average public school student, new state data shows. Data presented to the ...
Backed by students, some from private schools, Gov. Bill Lee signs his signature private school voucher law. (Photo: John Partipilo/ Tennessee Lookout) This story was originally published by Chalkbeat ...
Tennessee public school students this school year will receive less state per-pupil funding than private school students using the state’s new voucher program, drawing sharp criticism from public ...
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Representative Michelle Reneau defended her decision to vote against the Tennessee Education Freedom Act earlier this year.This was during this week’s Hamilton County ...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A proposal to create a school voucher program in Tennessee has failed once again.House sponsor Bill Dunn withdrew the proposal from the House Finance Subcommittee on Tuesday.
McMahon is a proponent of school vouchers, which have been a major priority for Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. The state expanded its voucher program earlier this year. Proponents of the program have argued ...
It’s the biggest race no one is talking about. Today, voters will begin choosing Tennessee's newest member of Congress. Here's how to participate.
Each school voucher in Tennessee is worth $7,295, while the state provided an average of just $7,023 per each student in ...
Tennessee recently expanded its taxpayer-funded school voucher program, offering $7,295 scholarships for students to pay for private school this school year. New state data shows the amount of each ...