June 5, 2026
Education
WSCC PTK Chapter Honored at State, International Levels
The Walters State Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students, was recognized for its leadership and service at both the state and national levels.
Talons Up!
Colleges of Distinction COO praises Carson-Newman University in latest national recognition
Jefferson County Retired Teachers honor educators with classroom grants amid plans to dissolve association
The Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association recently recognized 19 local educators through its Active Teacher Grants Program, awarding more than $4,300 in classroom grants funded entirely by retired teachers in the community.
Despite scrutiny, special education money flows to for-profit residential treatment centers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Across the country, many for-profit residential facilities in the so-called troubled teen industry that claim to treat severe mental and behavioral health issues in children and teens are deftly tapping into taxpayer money meant for students with disabilities.
Grief, loss and other subjects explored by Tusculum students and alumni in journal dedicated to Pioneer who died
GREENEVILLE – High-caliber writing that expounds on a variety of subjects, particularly grief and loss, along with multiple pieces of art fill the pages of the newest edition of a student-run journal at Tusculum University.
Education Briefs
Parrottsville student named to Olivet Nazarene Dean’s List
New Elementary BETA Club at All Saints leads donation drive for MATS
The newly formed Elementary BETA Club at All Saints’ Episcopal School wasted no time getting involved in the community.
New initiative has Carson-Newman students discovering strengths
Preparing the next generation of servant-leaders is at the heart of Carson-Newman University. It even says so in its mission statement.
Fairview Marguerite recognized as a ‘Model Professional Learning Community’
Fairview- Margueri te Elementary School, of Hamblen County, was one of 600 schools/districts in the United States and Canada to be recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. Fairview-Marguerite’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.