by design | Jul 11, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education (TNDOE) Commissioner Candice McQueen announced that the department intends to award Questar, a national leader in large-scale assessment, a contract to develop and administer Tennessee’s annual state...
by design | Jul 11, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher The Knox County Schools BOE met in back-to-back work session and regular meetings last week. Interim Superintendent Buzz Thomas presided over both meetings, although outgoing Superintendent Jim McIntyre was still seated at the table for the work...
by design | Jul 11, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Knox County TSA Students Win Big at TSA National Conference Local Technology Student Association (TSA) teams and individuals from the Knoxville area scored in the Top 10 in a number of categories at the National TSA Conference held in Nashville in...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 11, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major They were first cousins, all linked together by the “Loy” name. I knew some of them by their married names. This black and white photo captured a special moment in the young lives of these Loy cousins. What a great memory it gives their family and...
by Joe Rector | Jul 11, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Summer’s hot weather has wilted plenty of folks this year. To be honest, it’s zapped me more than usual, and on a couple of occasions, I’ve almost “white-eyed.” When the temperatures are so stifling, appetites turn for a while, but the truth is that some...
by design | Jul 11, 2016 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Did you do it? Becky and I took the challenge and read the Declaration of Independence on July 4th. If you missed the challenge and the deadline, it’s not too late to read this soaring statement of Enlightenment thought and American ideals. We...
