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Upper Cumberland education leaders are breathing a sigh of relief as Governor Lee’s proposed School Voucher Program appears dead for this year. Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said she and many other public school teachers have been holding their breath since the idea was introduced. She said she anticipates that while public schools would experience minimal change in ... Read More »

Overton County Director of Schools Donnie Holman said sticking to the planned curriculum all year long better prepares students for testing than ramping up right before the testing window. Students across the Upper Cumberland are preparing for April testing. Holman said he has stressed to teachers that they must make every moment count, starting in August. He said cramming right ... Read More »

The Monterey Depot Historical Society will show its appreciation to local educators tonight through a Christmas party. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the Depot wanted to give school staff and their families a night of fun after a challenging two years of COVID. “They pushed through all of that adversity and met the ultimate goal which is to make sure ... Read More »

DeKalb County teachers, non-certified personnel, and bus drivers will see an increase in their next paycheck. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said that the board of education has been working to better compensate employees. He said that the board wants to be able to compete for teachers with the bigger surrounding districts. “To be competitive we knew we had to ... Read More »