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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>>
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>>
Dr. Jim ScalesFor the third straight year, Dr. Scales gets middling scores on his job performance from School Board members. More>>
School Board members in Hamilton County are expected to again vote tonight on a controversial retirement plan. More>>
It's a strange situation in a Cleveland elementary school. The gym floor is buckling and administrators don't know why. More>>
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>>
Tennessee has launched a "First to the Top" website. More>>
Tennessee's ACT numbers are down considerably from 2009, while Alabama and Georgia held steady. More>>
Jeff ElliottCleveland Middle principal Jeff Elliott wins a statewide award. More>>
Enrollment is up almost 500 students according to 5th day numbers in Hamilton County. More>>
Despite complaints from some parents, Hamilton County schools will likely start in early August again in 2011. More>>
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>>
Hamilton County school officials hope the numbers ease back to normal in the next two weeks. More>>
Chattanooga officials call the first round of Driver Education classes a huge success. More>>
Bledsoe, Sequatchie and Hamilton County history teachers will benefit from a combined two million dollars in grant money. More>>
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>>
Classes begin Monday in Bradley County, but about 300 students will head to a church building, instead of the school building. More>>
Registration is Wednesday for Hamilton County Schools, with the first day of classes to begin in one week. More>>
Judge Bob Moon and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga hosted "Tie Day" Thursday. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
All Dalton, Calhoun and Chickamauga city schools made Adequate Yearly Progress, along with Gilmer and Gordon Counties, and Trion City. More>>
Dr. Rick Denning will retire as Director of Cleveland City Schools in June 2011, after more than 17 years on the job. More>>
The youngest Hamilton County high school principal is set to take over East Ridge High when school starts. More>>
Federal funding proves lucrative for consultants who are connected to Hamilton County Schools. More>>
Zac BrownNew East Ridge High principal Zac Brown says he can't wait for the first day of school. More>>
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>>
Lookout Valley Elementary School will soon have its fourth principal in the past five years. More>>
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>>
The Chattanooga Theatre Centre is hosting an Opera Camp for kids this week. More>>
Gayle BishopWest Side Elementary teacher Gayle Bishop faces two drug charges in Soddy-Daisy after a June 7 traffic stop. More>>
Brown Academy in Chattanooga has achieved International Baccalaureate World School status, the first elementary school in Tennessee to do so. More>>
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>>
Kaylee RadzyminskiA Cleveland teen is continuing her Tunes 4 the Troops project this Saturday at Cleveland High School. More>>
Zac BrownZac Brown, assistant principal at Hixson High for the past two years, will be the next principal at East Ridge High. More>>
The Street Survival Teen Driving Course will be held at the Chattanooga Auto Auction on Saturday June 26. More>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
The ‘Let's Read. Let's Move' campaign is designed to combat the learning loss that can occur during the summer. More>>
Here's a pledge you can take to protect the environment! More>>
Check out these fun books and activities to find out more about the environment. More>>
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