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New Teachers Could Receive a Sign-On Bonus in Rutherford County

Mar 05, 2024 at 07:47 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Recruitment efforts are underway at the Rutherford County School system right now... That was Dr. Andrea Anthony, the school’s chief.... Read More

Recruitment Strategies in Education: Attracting Top Talent to Rutherford County Schools

Mar 05, 2024 at 11:46 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Join WGNS' Scott Walker in conversation with Rutherford County School’s Chief Personnel Officer Dr. Andrea Anthony, along with Human Resources.... Read More

MTSU Launches Affordable Physician Assistant Studies Program to Meet Healthcare Demands in Middle Tennessee

Feb 29, 2024 at 12:49 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is set to launch its third class of the Physician Assistant Studies Program in May 2024, offering aspiring healthca.... Read More

Empowering Parents: MTSU's Guide to Enhancing Child Literacy

Feb 27, 2024 at 11:00 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Recognizing the pivotal role of home support in fostering proficient readers, Middle Tennessee State University's Tennessee Center for the Study and Tr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Board Takes Action on New Properties and Social Media Lawsuit

Feb 23, 2024 at 09:33 am by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - During its Feb. 22 meeting, the Rutherford County Schools board made significant decisions regarding the acquisition of new school properties and legal.... Read More

MTSU Alumnus Andy Womack Receives Prestigious Awards for Business and Education Contributions

Feb 22, 2024 at 11:25 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - MTSU alum Andy Womack garners additional accolades as he is recognized by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce as Business Legend of the Year and honor.... Read More

MTSU's SoKidLit Festival Promotes Literacy and Creativity in Community Children

Feb 21, 2024 at 04:44 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Education partnered with the Rutherford Arts Alliance to host the second annual Southern Kid Literary F.... Read More

Six Murfreesboro City Schools Recognized as Tennessee Reward Schools

Feb 20, 2024 at 03:54 pm by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - The Tennessee Department of Education recently announced that Murfreesboro City Schools has achieved a remarkable feat, with six of its schools being recogn.... Read More

Springs Empower Academy Partners with Smyrna Boys & Girls Club to Serve Students and Families

Feb 06, 2024 at 04:47 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Springs Empower Academy, a K-5 tuition-free public charter school focused on individualized learning, announced a partnership with the&nb.... Read More

New Security Technology Eligible for School Safety Grants Following Legislation Sponsored by Sen. Pody

Jan 31, 2024 at 08:57 pm by WGNS News

State Senator Mark Pody, a Republican from Lebanon, TN, announced important progress in ongoing efforts to improve school safety. A new security technology alert device is n.... Read More

Murfreesboro City School Board Opposes Proposed Education Savings Account Program

Jan 19, 2024 at 06:15 am by Chandelar Williams

The Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education recently voiced concerns over Governor Bill Lee's proposed education savings account program. The resolution opposes the legis.... Read More

Annual report on status of children and youth in Tennessee provides an in-depth look at our youngest Tennesseans

Jan 08, 2024 at 12:56 pm by WGNS News

Creating a state, community or neighborhood where children thrive requires a wide-ranging assessment of outcomes from birth and maternal health into adulthood, education and.... Read More

POLITICS: Chase Williams Announces Candidacy for Rutherford County School Board

Jan 08, 2024 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Local resident Chase Williams has thrown his hat into the ring for a seat on the Rutherford County School Board. Williams said that he.... Read More

UPDATE: Rutherford County Prepares for the Arrival of Two New Charter Schools in 2024

Jan 04, 2024 at 11:55 am by WGNS News

UPDATE - RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - In the forthcoming school year, Rutherford County is gearing up for the introduction of two charter schools set to open their doors. The proce.... Read More

New Members to the Local Workforce as TCAT Celebrates 150+ Graduates

Dec 29, 2023 at 07:31 am by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – The Tennessee College of Applied Technology, established in 1963 by the General Assembly, has been a cornerstone of workforce development.... Read More

55 Professionals Part of December Graduating Cohort of Job-Embedded Teachers

Dec 26, 2023 at 11:06 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - 55 industry professionals are now fully licensed Rutherford County teachers thanks to the school district’s Teach Now program. Teach Now is an E.... Read More

MTSU business students tie for top spot in international software innovation challenge

Dec 14, 2023 at 08:30 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — An enterprising group of Middle Tennessee State University students recently captured the top spot in an international software innovatio.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Council Gathers for Decisive Workshop

Dec 13, 2023 at 04:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO,  TENN  - Murfreesboro City Council is set to convene in a Regular Workshop meeting on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Municipal Airport Business Center.... Read More

OPINION: The Impending Battle Over Universal Vouchers

Dec 07, 2023 at 02:49 pm by WGNS News

Opinion Submission: The debate over universal school vouchers at the Tennessee General Assembly will be a battle. Voucher supporters enjoy the home-field advantage and th.... Read More
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City Schools Foundation Awards over $100,000 to Murfreesboro Educators

Nov 14, 2023 at 11:54 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The City Schools Foundation distributed a record setting $106,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers.  The Foundation asks educators to sub.... Read More