Filling The Teacher Shortage in Rutherford County and Beyond

May 26, 2023 at 01:08 pm by WGNS News

The number of teachers retiring, some even retiring early, continues to plague school districts throughout the state of Tennessee... That was JC Bowman, Executive Direc.... Read More

Two New Bills in Tennessee Could Help Students in Rutherford County and Help to Pay for the Education of Future Teachers

Mar 21, 2023 at 07:45 am by WGNS News

The Tennessee General Assembly is heading into the final weeks of the first part of the 113th legislative session. JC Bowman, Executive Director of the Professional Educators.... Read More

25 Murfreesboro City Schools Teachers Receive Gifted Endorsement

Mar 07, 2023 at 08:22 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN)- Twenty-five teachers from the Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) received their Tennessee Employment Standard for Gifted Teaching on March 4th after.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Also Hosting Job Fair this Saturday, February 11th

Feb 09, 2023 at 06:35 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) -  Murfreesboro City Schools will host a district wide job fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. this Saturday, February 11 at Scales Elementary Schoo.... Read More

Central Magnet School Continues Success by Promoting Culture of Focus and Clear Expectations for Students and Teachers

Jan 23, 2023 at 06:12 am by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) When it comes to success, Central Magnet School has a lot to offer students in academics and extracurricular opportunities. But according to principa.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Hosts Upcoming Job Fair

Jan 10, 2023 at 11:52 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) -  Murfreesboro City Schools will host a district wide job fair from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 11 at Scales Elementary School. The.... Read More

MTSU Recognized Nationally for ‘Gold Standard’ in Teacher Prep Accreditation Inbox

Nov 02, 2022 at 08:52 pm by WGNS Radio News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — MTSU’s College of Education was one of only 32 total institutions to be recognized by the Council for the Accreditat.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Hall of Fame Recognizes Ten Individuals

Oct 21, 2022 at 11:53 am by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) The MCS Hall of Fame committee is honored to announce the inaugural inductees for the 2022-23 school year.  The inductees represent educators and suppo.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Holds Mock Chemical Spill Drill

Oct 10, 2022 at 11:21 am by WGNS Radio News

A mock drill involving a chemical leak in the Central Magnet School cafeteria prompted the school to evacuate students to the soccer field Tuesday.   Principal Dr. John.... Read More

Thurman Francis Arts Academy earns National Blue Ribbon award

Sep 28, 2022 at 10:18 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) When you walk into Thurman Francis Arts Academy, you will be greeted not only by the Principal, Jeff McCann, but by the sounds of stringed instruments,.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Near 51,000 Students - Pay Scale Study is Now Underway

Sep 26, 2022 at 01:05 pm by WGNS News

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN) The Rutherford County Schools have hit a milestone and with nearly 51,000 students enrolled… That was Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Su.... Read More

Return of the Campus School chickens!

Sep 14, 2022 at 06:56 pm by WGNS Radio News

  Outside of Homer Pittard Campus School Friday morning, there was a scene some might call strange. It started with a marching group of proud kindergarteners, followed.... Read More

Discovery and Salem Elementary Receive Reward School Status

Sep 12, 2022 at 08:23 pm by WGNS News

(MURFREESBORO, TENN.) Discovery School and Salem Elementary received the designation of Tennessee Reward Schools with Bradley Academy and Black Fox Elementary missing the desi.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Teachers Receive State and National Awards

Aug 26, 2022 at 04:08 pm by WGNS

(Murfreesboro, TN)- Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) excelled at the Tennessee Department of Education Excellence in Education banquet. MCS teachers were prominent as the.... Read More

Impacting Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Schools: 10,000+ Teacher Shortage Likely Between Now and 2024 in TN

Aug 15, 2022 at 04:52 pm by WGNS

Middle Tennessee is experiencing a teacher shortage, which makes it hard on both Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Schools. "JC” Bowman, the Executive Director & CE.... Read More

Murfreesboro City Schools Still Seeking Hall of Fame Nominations

Aug 12, 2022 at 10:33 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro City Schools are still seeking nominations for the inaugural MCS Hall of Fame.  The MCS Hall of Fame will recognize and honor exceptional career individuals.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools are the 4th Largest District in Tennessee

Aug 04, 2022 at 02:09 pm by WGNS

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) The Rutherford County Schools wrapped up the 2021-2022 school year with 300-students shy of hitting the 50-thousand mark. On Friday, the county scho.... Read More

Rutherford County teachers complete ‘Gifted Academy’ - And news on gifted students

Aug 02, 2022 at 02:47 pm by WGNS

Twenty-two teachers from Rutherford County attended the "Gifted Academy" in July – a collaboration between Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools. The.... Read More

Rutherford County Schools Start Friday - 50,000 Student's Increases Demand for More Classrooms

Aug 01, 2022 at 10:38 pm by WGNS

  (RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN.) Rutherford County school students will return to class for an abbreviated day this Friday, followed by their first full-day on Monday. The h.... Read More

Hiring New Teachers and Retaining Great Educators in Rutherford County is a Tough Battle in the Current Job Market

Jul 25, 2022 at 03:53 pm by WGNS

As the job market grows more competitive, businesses are finding it tougher and tougher to hire and retain staff. The issue impacts not only companies, but also school distr.... Read More