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Meagan Turnbow named next coordinator of English as a Second Language

Apr 25, 2023 at 06:24 pm by WGNS News

When Meagan Turnbow — who currently serves as an assistant principal at Riverdale High School — was a student in college, she dreamed of teaching English over.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Career Fair is This Saturday at Stewarts Creek High School from 11AM to 1PM

Feb 09, 2023 at 04:55 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN Schools) More job opportunities await area residents who would like to be a part of the Rutherford County School system… That was Dr. Andrea.... Read More

UPDATED: Beloved Riverdale High School Teacher Dies Unexpectedly over Fall Break - Funeral Services Announced

Oct 06, 2022 at 01:36 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TN) Funeral services have been announced for a beloved Riverdale High School history teacher who passed away over fall break. Stephen Joseph “Coach”.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office first woman deputy, detective dies Tuesday

Sep 02, 2022 at 07:50 am by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) Carolyn McGowen, 63, Rutherford County Sheriff’s first certified woman deputy and first woman detective, died Tuesday. McGowen started her.... Read More

Longtime Educator Dianne Lamb Dies of Cancer

Jul 23, 2022 at 09:05 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Longtime Rutherford County educator Dianne Dockery Lamb had battled cancer for decades. On Saturday morning (7/23/2022), she silently passed away as famil.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools ‘Teach Now’ program aims to attract new educators

Jun 28, 2022 at 08:39 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teachers — immediate.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Aim to Hire New Educators Through the Teach Now Program

Jun 22, 2022 at 02:26 pm by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools’ newly branded “Teach Now” program hopes to remove obstacles for those who wish to become classroom teachers — immediate.... Read More

Rockvale Middle School teacher named Social Studies Teacher of the Year

Mar 03, 2022 at 11:19 am by WGNS

Brittany Taylor doesn’t want her students to just sit and listen as she teaches history lessons — she wants them to be completely engaged while they learn. &n.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools hosting Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair Feb. 26

Feb 24, 2022 at 08:30 pm by WGNS

Those interested in learning more about the many teaching opportunities and benefits offered by Rutherford County Schools will not want to miss the district’s Virtual Te.... 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

Opinion: Teachers are Exhausted, by Denise Barber Christianson

Dec 15, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

OPINION: This editorial is written by Denise Barber Christianson and was released by the Professional Educators of Tennessee Let’s just get one thing out of the way.... Read More

Pay increase approved to attract substitute teachers at hard-to-fill schools

Oct 01, 2021 at 03:06 pm by WGNS

A contract addendum increasing the daily pay and bill rate for substitutes in six hard-to-fill schools — LaVergne high and middle, LaVergne Lake, Roy Waldon, Smyrna Midd.... Read More
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Middle Tennessee teacher becomes first ovarian cancer patient in state to receive this innovative treatment

Sep 23, 2021 at 10:06 am by WGNS

Melissa Barr has been an elementary school teacher in Cheatham County for more than 17 years. Before she began her career in the traditional classroom, Melissa taught kar.... Read More

Longtime Eagleville ag teacher, Bruce Haley, recognized nationally

Jul 23, 2021 at 06:15 am by WGNS

Bruce Haley will be first to admit his handkerchief gets wet from time to time. No. He’s not wiping the sweat from his brow. It’s from drying the tears that fall.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools piloting program to Fast-Track those with math, science backgrounds to become teachers

Jun 24, 2021 at 10:19 am by WGNS

Rutherford County Schools has been selected for a fast-track pilot program that will allow those interested in becoming math or science teachers to earn their teaching credent.... Read More

Lascassas teacher nominated for prestigious Athena Award credits Junior League of Murfreesboro with helping her develop leadership skills and confidence

Jun 16, 2021 at 11:25 am by WGNS

Lascassas teacher April Holland has come a long way.She always preferred working in the background and supporting others with their projects.But her experience with the Junior.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Director earns third MTSU education degree

Jun 07, 2021 at 02:38 pm by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — For MTSU alumnus Trey Duke, education was a calling.  From his first MTSU degree in education in 2003, his recent appointment t.... Read More

Holding Tennessee Educators Harmless on End of the Year Evaluations, due to the COVID Pandemic

Feb 22, 2021 at 10:36 am by WGNS

State Representative Charlie Baum who lives in Murfreesboro, says that three new bills will focus on helping children advance their learning and learn additional things they w.... Read More

Teacher Shortage to have an impact Locally and Throughout Tennessee

Nov 16, 2020 at 10:57 am by WGNS

Bobbi Lussier (pronounced LOO-sher), executive director of professional laboratory experiences in the MTSU College of Education, told WGNS NEWS that more teachers are needed i.... Read More

Editorial: Why Johnny Still Can’t Read

Oct 29, 2020 at 06:30 am by WGNS

Editorial: "Why Johnny Still Can’t Read," by JC Bowman, Executive Director of Professional Educators of Tennessee  Reading is a fundamental and necessary skill and.... Read More