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Williams to Have Contract Amended

The Times reports today that Dianne Williams’ contract with the county will need to be amended.  Williams is currently the interim director of schools until Webb takes over…

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School Bus Ads

Metro Nashville Davidson County Schools are looking at possibly adding school bus ads to their big, bright yellow school buses.  The projected income reportedly is between $1-2M.  Could Cheatham County…

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So, No More TCAP?

According to this news release from The TN Department of Education, Tennessee has joined with 26 other states in obtaining $170M in further “Race to the

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Agenda for Next School Board Meeting

Here is a link to the Agenda for the next School Board Meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7th.

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Should Teacher Scores Be Made Public?

Should teacher scores be made public?  This Tennessean article poses just that question.  Have you ever heard of the term “value added”?  If you are a teacher, then…

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First To The Top Site Launched

Today, the State of Tennessee announced the launch of a new website to inform residents about improvements in education via the Race to the Top grant our state…

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Free Shots for 7th Graders

The Cheatham County Health Department is offering free immunization shots for all 7th graders.  Please remember that new rules have taken effect regarding immunizations, requiring a tetanus, diphtheria,…

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Did We Start Too Soon?

Did we start our school year too soon?  That is the question this Fox News report asks.  Parents and businesses are reportedly joining together to ask the State…

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BHSE Kick Off Party and Other News

BHSE will host it’s annual kick off party at Pegram Church of Christ this Friday.  Doors open at 6:30PM, Games and Orientation begin at 7PM, and the party finishes at…