education

Media Commentary: Is it Fact or Fiction, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 16, 2022 at 08:47 pm by WGNS

Is it fact or fiction? With today’s media commentary, here’s Dr. Larry Burriss from the MTSU School of Journalism… VERBATIM: “In the tr.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announce FREE summer food

May 13, 2022 at 04:12 pm by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Rutherford County Schools will provide various venues for the free summer food program, which is open to any Rutherford County child aged 18 and younge.... Read More

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Two MTSU College of Education alumni win national ‘Oscars’ of education

May 02, 2022 at 07:31 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Two MTSU College of Education alumni were recently recognized individually for their superior teaching with a Milken Education.... Read More

18 Murfreesboro City Schools Teachers Receive Gifted Endorsement

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:42 pm by WGNS

Eighteen teachers from Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on April 23 after completing the Middle Tennessee State.... Read More

MTSU, Siegel High School celebrate inaugural semester of humanities academy

Apr 27, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A Murfreesboro high school provided evidence Tuesday of how a connection with higher education can make its students far more prepared for col.... Read More

Siegel Chamber Choir Performs with Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra

Apr 26, 2022 at 03:19 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, TENN. - In Murfreesboro, the Siegel High School Chamber Choir, led by Mrs. Brenda Gregory and Dr. Gerald Patton, were the featured guest performers at the Spring.... Read More

TCAP Testing Throughout Tennessee is Taking Place Now

Apr 21, 2022 at 09:11 am by WGNS

With one of the longest running summative assessment programs in the country, Tennessee’s 2021-22 Spring Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) testing window.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools announces 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year

Apr 14, 2022 at 09:05 am by WGNS

When Jessica Pinson was told she would be the high school choice for district-level Teacher of the Year, she was surprised.She also felt undeserving.“Simply because if I.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Reading, Testing, and Moving Forward

Apr 12, 2022 at 05:03 pm by WGNS

Educators have argued about approaches to reading instruction since public education began. A one-size-fits-all solution to reading does not work for everyone. Our state has c.... Read More

Students compete in Rutherford County Schools Math Competition

Apr 06, 2022 at 01:00 pm by WGNS

Winners of the recent Desmos Art Competition and In-Person Math Contest have been decided. The math-centric competition was opened to all students, as well as teachers fo.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Launch 5-Year Strategic Plan

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:49 am by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN) The Murfreesboro City School (MCS) five-year strategic plan known as “Empowering MCS” was endorsed by the MCS school board during the March 22,.... Read More

Candidate Announcement: Caleb Tidwell for Rutherford County School Board Zone 3

Mar 18, 2022 at 10:27 am by WGNS

Caleb Tidwell, a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, has announced his candidacy for the Rutherford County School Board, Zone 3 seat.A conservative and strong supporter of.... Read More

MTSU offers new public safety concentration geared toward working professionals

Mar 06, 2022 at 10:30 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A new degree program in MTSU’s University College will allow more adults and public servants to earn their bachelor’s de.... Read More

MTSU to host March 22 ‘finish your degree’ Question & Answer session at Rutherford County Chamber

Mar 04, 2022 at 07:06 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Adults looking to return to college to finish their degree or considering attending college for the first time will have the opportunity to ha.... Read More

Tennessee Republicans introduce bills aiming to increase oversight of educational material in public schools

Feb 28, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

Three bills the Tennessee Republicans say will increase oversight and transparency of educational materials in Tennessee public schools advanced through subcommittees this wee.... Read More

For one day, tech-savvy teens turn MTSU gym into robot world

Feb 25, 2022 at 11:17 am by WGNS

Photo Above this News Story: MTSU mechatronics engineering faculty member Tony Saavedra, left, Engineering Technology Chair Ken Currie and mechatronics student Antonious Hanna.... Read More

State Representative Tim Rudd of Murfreesboro Highlights Funding for Schools and Testing

Feb 24, 2022 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

More money may be going into the Murfreesboro City School System, along with other public education facilities by the end of 2022, but some lawmakers are leery of the latest.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Educator Preparation Provider Program offers pathway to licensure for new teachers

Feb 23, 2022 at 06:41 pm by WGNS

Emily Harris may be a new Biology teacher at Blackman High School, but thanks to Rutherford County Schools’ Educator Preparation Provider program, Harris is very pr.... Read More

Murfreesboro NAACP presents special awards to McPhees for community, education work

Feb 22, 2022 at 07:42 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and his wife, MTSU first lady Elizabeth McPhee, were presented special awards Monday night by the Murfreesboro.... Read More

Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools CLOSING 3-Hours Early Thursday as Storms Approach

Feb 17, 2022 at 09:02 am by WGNS

The Rutherford County Schools will close three hours early today (Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022), due to the threat of severe weather heading into the area. James Evans, spokesperso.... Read More