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Magnet schools applications are available

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Kindergarten applications are once again available for Hamilton County's two magnet schools. More>>

UPDATE: Teacher arrested for holding teens at gunpoint

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Sequoyah teacher, 45 year-old Stacy Swallows has been arrested. More>>

Provocative dance benches Central High's dance team Video included

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The principal of Central High School benched the dance team Friday after parents complained over provocative dance moves. More>>

Chancellor: UTC poised for growth and new successes

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The campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga may be ready for future expansion, according to UTC Chancellor Roger Brown. More>>

New public schools have "little impact" on local private schools Video included

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Despite increasing competition from new public schools, and a slumping economy, Chattanooga's private schools are holding steady in enrollment for 2010-11. More>>

School Board "re-votes" to keep retirement plan Video included

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Chip Baker cast the deciding vote, resulting in a 4-4 tie.  5 votes were needed to rescind an earlier decision to add a lump sum retirement benefit for Board members. More>>

Scales hands over School Board evaluations

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For the third straight year, Dr. Scales gets middling scores on his job performance from School Board members. More>>

School Board retirement re-vote coming Tuesday

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School Board members in Hamilton County are expected to again vote tonight on a controversial retirement plan. More>>

School Patrol

Gym floor buckles at new elementary school Video included

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It's a strange situation in a Cleveland elementary school. The gym floor is buckling and administrators don't know why. More>>

Georgia, North Carolina win Race to the Top grants

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The U.S. Education Department says nine states and the District of Columbia will receive money in the second round of the $4.35 billion "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition. More>>

TN launches "First to the Top" website

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Tennessee has launched a "First to the Top" website. More>>

Hamilton, other TN counties fall behind in ACT scores

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Tennessee's ACT numbers are down considerably from 2009, while Alabama and Georgia held steady. More>>

Cleveland's Elliott is TN Middle School Principal of the Year

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Cleveland Middle principal Jeff Elliott wins a statewide award. More>>

5th Day enrollment shows gain of 500 for Hamilton schools

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Enrollment is up almost 500 students according to 5th day numbers in Hamilton County. More>>

Hamilton Schools will likely start early again next year

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Despite complaints from some parents, Hamilton County schools will likely start in early August again in 2011. More>>

What's the hold-up on the new Red Bank Middle School? Video included

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Money was approved for a new East Ridge Elementary and a new Red Bank Middle on the same day in 2007.  Why is one open, while the other isn't even off the ground? More>>

County school enrollment flat; inner-city schools plummet

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Hamilton County school officials hope the numbers ease back to normal in the next two weeks. More>>

397 teens complete Chattanooga summer Driver Ed classes

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Chattanooga officials call the first round of Driver Education classes a huge success. More>>

TN schools get millions in history grant money

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Bledsoe, Sequatchie and Hamilton County history teachers will benefit from a combined two million dollars in grant money. More>>

Power shift for Hamilton School Board, County Commission Video included

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By David Carroll dcarroll@wrcbtv.com CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)- A "new look" Hamilton County Commission is heavily Republican, leaning toward a no-tax increase, conservative style of governing. Two Commissioners More>>

Park View students using church while building is completed

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Classes begin Monday in Bradley County, but about 300 students will head to a church building, instead of the school building. More>>

Hamilton County Schools gear-up for the school year Video included

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Registration is Wednesday for Hamilton County Schools, with the first day of classes to begin in one week. More>>

Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate "Tie Day"

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Judge Bob Moon and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga hosted "Tie Day" Thursday. More>>

Hamilton Co. 7th graders must update immunizations

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Hamilton County 7th graders, pre-schoolers, kindergarteners and new students are required to provide proof of full vaccinations with new requirements before registering this school year. More>>

Virtual school helps kids learn during the summer.

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There's a myth going around that kids don't learn anything in the summer but Hamilton County's virtual school is working hard to change that. More>>

14 Hamilton County schools will have new principals

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Many assistant principals have been moved and appointed as well. More>>

Click here to see how Tennessee public schools did on the latest statewide report card. More>>

Chickamauga, Calhoun, Dalton Schools Make AYP

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All Dalton, Calhoun and Chickamauga city schools made Adequate Yearly Progress, along with Gilmer and Gordon Counties, and Trion City. More>>

Rick Denning to retire as Cleveland Schools director

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Dr. Rick Denning will retire as Director of Cleveland City Schools in June 2011, after more than 17 years on the job. More>>

New East Ridge High principal "ready to work"

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The youngest Hamilton County high school principal is set to take over East Ridge High when school starts. More>>

FIRST ON 3: Consultants to get $672,000 County Schools windfall

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Federal funding proves lucrative for consultants who are connected to Hamilton County Schools.  More>>

New Principal Brown "Ready To Go" at East Ridge High

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New East Ridge High principal Zac Brown says he can't wait for the first day of school. More>>

UPDATE: Hillcrest teacher drops grievance, to file EEO complaint

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Hillcrest teacher Lacey Bishop's personnel file shows good evaluations for her first two years, then a downward spiral during her third year, when she was not granted tenure. More>>

Brock to lead Lookout Valley Elementary

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Lookout Valley Elementary School will soon have its fourth principal in the past five years. More>>

City Driver Ed Classes Available in September

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Summer Driver Education classes are sold out in the city of Chattanooga, but three locations are set for fall classes in September and October. More>>

Kids Summer Opera Camp Hits High Notes Video included

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The Chattanooga Theatre Centre is hosting an Opera Camp for kids this week. More>>

Catoosa Teacher Arrested in Soddy-Daisy on Drug Charges

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West Side Elementary teacher Gayle Bishop faces two drug charges in Soddy-Daisy after a June 7 traffic stop. More>>

Brown Academy is state's first International Baccalaureate Elementary School

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Brown Academy in Chattanooga has achieved International Baccalaureate World School status, the first elementary school in Tennessee to do so. More>>

Board Chairman: No new contract for Scales likely this year

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Two years ago, Hamilton County School Board members rewarded Supt. Jim Scales with a new four-year contract.  That is not likely to happen this year. More>>

"Tunes 4 the Troops" coming to Cleveland on Saturday

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A Cleveland teen is continuing her Tunes 4 the Troops project this Saturday at Cleveland High School. More>>

Zac Brown named principal at East Ridge High

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Zac Brown, assistant principal at Hixson High for the past two years, will be the next principal at East Ridge High. More>>

Street Survival Driving Course Returns June 26

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The Street Survival Teen Driving Course will be held at the Chattanooga Auto Auction on Saturday June 26. More>>

Education Headlines from CSMonitor.com

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Education secretary Arne Duncan: headmaster of US school reform

As students head back to school, educators nationwide are implementing controversial school reform wrought by Arne Duncan, possibly the most powerful education secretary ever. More>>

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Yale gets an F? New assessment of colleges' required education

WhatWillTheyLearn.com grades over 700 schools on what classes they require students to take. Just over a third of them earned an A or B in the assessment of required education. More>>

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Obama aims to lift college graduation rates, but his tools are few

Obama has stated a goal of retaking the world lead in college graduation rates by 2020. The US ranks behind 11 countries in the share of young workers with associate's degrees. More>>

For Kids

Your Pledge to the Environment

Here's a pledge you can take to protect the environment! More>>

Books on the Environment

Check out these fun books and activities to find out more about the environment. More>>

Conservation Songs

Sing along to these fun songs about conservation! More>>

Education

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*US school reform
*Textbook rentals
*Student loan debt More>>

Back to School

Featured: Getting back to the college mindset

*Best backpacks
*Dangers of 'laptop-itis'
*School essentials for less More>>

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