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Rutherford County Schools Approves Controversial ‘Parental Responsibility Zones’ to Cut Transportation Costs

Apr 24, 2025 at 10:18 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS ) - A controversial new transportation policy is coming to Rutherford County Schools. In a 4-to-3 vote, the school board approved “Parental Res.... Read More

MTSU’s Awarded Library of Congress Grant to Support Regional Educators

Apr 16, 2025 at 09:19 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation was named one of six recipients of Teaching with Primary Sources, or TPS.... Read More

New Resolutions Target Mentorship and Student Mental Health, Led by Rep. Sparks

Apr 08, 2025 at 05:10 pm by WGNS News

State Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna, recently passed two resolutions aimed at promoting mentorship and improving mental health among Tennessee students. House Joint Resolut.... Read More

Winter Break & Discovery School: What Parents Need to Know

Dec 05, 2024 at 12:10 pm by WGNS News

In this episode of the Action Line Podcast, host Scott Walker dives into all things education as students in Rutherford County transition from Thanksgiving break to winter bre.... Read More

Rising School Violence Spurs Increased Safety with Weapon Detection Systems at MTSU and Rutherford County Schools

Sep 22, 2024 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - School violence continues to be a growing concern among parents, students, and education professionals nationwide. Locally, police departments.... Read More

School Safety Upgrades in Rutherford County and Examining the Idea of Being Armed in the Classroom

May 07, 2024 at 11:00 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Changes are being seen across the state as new schools are built after a new law went into effect that calls for increased safety measures. In the Ru.... Read More

The Idea of Introducing Chess to the Curriculum of Local Schools in Rutherford County and Tennessee

Dec 29, 2022 at 03:33 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell told WGNS that he is working with State Representative Mike Sparks on something that would help local.... Read More

Gov. Lee Unveils Safe Reopening Plan for Tennessee Schools

Jul 28, 2020 at 06:25 pm by WGNS

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today the State of Tennessee’s recommendations to reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year. “Providing parents a choice.... Read More