by Mike Steely | Oct 11, 2015 | Archives, Steely
Knox County Law Director Richard “Bud” Armstrong grew up in the Skaggston area and attended the elementary school there. From there, he went to Carter High School and graduated from UT. He received a Doctorate in Education from Columbia University and graduated from...
by design | Oct 5, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Abshert As we reported last week on Knox Focus 24/7, three Knoxville preschool and elementary school children and their parents have filed suit in United States District Court in Nashville against Knox County Schools and the Tennessee Department of...
by design | Oct 5, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher KCS Transfer Window Now Open Parents may now request magnet or general transfers within KCS for 2016-2017. The transfer window is open through 4 pm on February 16, 2016. Transfer applications are available online at knoxschools.org and at the...
by design | Oct 5, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher If you are the parent or teacher of a child who struggles with reading or comprehension, spelling, math facts, telling time, counting money, or written expression, mark your calendar for October 22 to attend the “Spotlit on Disleksia” seminar from 6-8...
by Steve Hunley | Oct 5, 2015 | Columnist, Hunley
By Steve Hunley With Mayor Madeline Rogero on the ballot seeking a second term, as well as three At-Large City Council members and Second District Councilman Mark Campen running, less than 3,500 people came out to vote. I believe I read somewhere there are 105,000...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 5, 2015 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major When I opened his letter, my eye was drawn to the sketch of a beautiful home on the letterhead in the top left corner. Below the stately home it read: Luttrell House 1905. The letter was from a man named Luttrell—Woodrow Luttrell. The 1934...
