By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 2019) – It may have been Fall Break, but on Tuesday morning students from Ball Camp Elementary School were hard at work on an engineering project. Gathered in the school library, teams of 5th-graders were given 25 pipe cleaners and challenged to build the tallest possible free-standing structure. While…
By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, TN Sept. 2019 – Laura Lee Thompson’s students create plenty of art using traditional methods, but the teacher at Austin-East Magnet High School wants them to have digital expertise as well. Thanks to a grant from the Great Schools Partnership, she’ll soon have more tools to accomplish that goal. On Friday…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – Sept, 2019) The MTSU True Blue Tour is coming to East Tennessee. Representatives from MTSU will be in Knoxville at The Foundry on the World’s Fair site, 6 – 8pm, Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Registration is open for classes beginning Nov 2, 2019; February 22, 2020; and March 21, 2020. To attend a…
The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has joined AAA – The Auto Club Group to announce the $3,000 Reduce TN Crashes Scholarship Award for a high school senior. (Tennessee – Sept. 17, 2019) The THSO has partnered with AAA – The Auto Club Group to offer one high school senior the opportunity to earn a $3,000…
Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 9:00 AM until Monday, October 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM This Overnight Visit Program is an exciting and unique two-day experience that provides a select group of qualified multicultural high school seniors an opportunity to visit Rocky Top. Selected students from across the nation will form meaningful relationships with current…
‘Someone needs to be fired,’ says Memphis lawmaker about letters sent to Tennessee school parents BY MARTA W. ALDRICH Letters were distributed to families in dozens of East Tennessee schools are creating a stir among education advocates who worry the content of the correspondence could end up harming the very students intended to be helped. The…
(KNOXVILLE, TN – Aug 24, 2019) The Class with Class. Members of the first graduating class of Austin East High School celebrated their 50th-year reunion this past weekend. Editor’s note: The East Tennessee Enlightener would like to share your grand celebration with readers near and far. Please consider submitting your pictures and comments about this…
By Josh Flory Nevaeh Phelan is usually dizzy when she steps off of the “spinner”, a new piece of playground equipment at Lonsdale Elementary. But the 5th-grader said she likes the apparatus — a small platform that’s connected to a spinning pole — because it fits her personality. “It’s out-of-the-box, and I’m the kind of…
JULY July 29 (Monday) First Day for Teachers – In-service (Building) July 30 (Tuesday) In-service Day (PreK – 12 System-wide) July 31 (Wednesday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) AUGUST August 1 (Thursday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day); Orientation for 6th and 9th graders August 2 (Friday) In-service Day (1/2 day-School based); Administrative Day (1/2 day–Teacher Work Day) August 5 (Monday) First Day for Students…
U.S. CELLULAR ENGINEERS BRINGS STEM TO KIDS AT LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS KNOXVILLE, TN (June 19, 2019) – To help inspire interest and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers, U.S. Cellular representatives visited the Regal Entertainment Teen Center at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley to discuss the important…
Walker’s Legacy is proud to announce its ‘Women of Color in Tech’ tour powered by Comcast and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to showcase multicultural women in technology. Washington, DC —A national event series will explore opportunities and resources for minority and women entrepreneurs to grow and expand their entrepreneurial endeavors and will highlight…
Editor’s Note: When I get to share a Facebook post of a friend who is a writer, then no more writing is needed – It’s a FreeBe! Thanks Mrs. George. By Georgiana Vines, News Sentinel retired Here we are at the Key Room at Vine Middle School when I presented a check from the Scripps…
By Mo Barnes Over the past four years students of Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark-Atlanta University have labored for educational and personal development in pursuit of their degrees. But this year the upcoming commencement and baccalaureate ceremonies at these Atlanta Historically Black College and University have been targeted for a hateful protest by the…
Savannah Clay, Doctorate in Nursing Practice, from Chattanooga, TN I am a Registered Nurse in the intensive care unit and a first-year doctoral student at the University of Tennessee’s College of Nursing. I am studying to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. My passion is serving the inner-city community where I plan to take my talents…
By MARTA W. ALDRICH – APRIL 29, 2019) School districts in Memphis and Nashville threatened Monday to sue the state if Gov. Bill Lee’s voucher proposal targeting their students and school systems becomes law. In a joint press release, Shelby County Schools and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools said voucher bills that passed last week in…
Knox County Schools will host the “CTE Goes Live” singing competition 7-9 pm, today, May 3, on the Market Square Stage. Students representing 15 high schools will compete for the grand prize: a trip to Nash10 Studios, in Nashville, to produce a radio-ready song. The televised event will be produced by students in the KCS…
Students in Doug James theater class at Austin-East earned top honors at the Tennessee High School Speech & Drama League State Tournament. By Josh Flory Students from Austin-East High School used the words of others to create an award-winning theatrical performance, but in the process, they found their own voice. “Black Girl Magic” is an…
Graduating Austin-East senior’s walked the Red Carpet. A pre-prom tradition performed in Harvest Plaza at 5 Points in East Knoxville. Family, friends and community members come together to celebrate their success. Many of them are wearing gowns, fashion jewelry, and custom fitted suits compliments of Belk Department Store. Photos were taken with a Samsung Galaxy…
(KNOXVILLE – Press Release, April 25, 2019) The League of Women Voters of Tennessee is disappointed that the Senate has passed SB971 to regulate voter registration activities. These regulations will have a chilling effect on voter outreach in all areas of the state. Voter registration drives play an important role in registering and engaging Tennessee…
A press conference for Knox County School Funding will be today, at 4:30 pm, Monday, April 15th will preceed the City Council meeting that will be at 5 pm at the City-County Building, Main Street entrance. Support Students Needs! Board of Education should support our students and ask for all of the money needed for…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) The 2nd Annual ProjectGRAD telethon is today, Thursday, March 28, 2019. WATE-6 On-Your-Side will be live, on-air through most of the day raising funds to purchase laptops for ProjectGRAD 2019 graduates of Austin-East and Fulton High Schools. Encourage your boss, co-workers, friends, and your rich uncle to call-in and donate between the hours…
Project GRAD is in its second season of recruiting and training students for Hands on the Future paid summer internships. This competitive opportunity is available to qualified juniors and seniors from Austin-East and Fulton High Schools. Fourteen local businesses have committed to hosting a total of 23 interns this 2019 summer. A vital part of…
If you’re looking for a way to help families in need, now is a perfect opportunity to support the KCS / PTA Clothing Center. The Center is holding its Spring Clothing Drive through Friday afternoon, with donations of gently used clothing items accepted at 1000 N. Central Street, Suite 7. Areas of particular need include:…
If you need application information for the current year (2018-19), please call our office at 594-1529 to request an application. Applications for Pre-Kindergarten are scheduled at area Knox County schools from April 1-10 for the 2019-20 school year. the schedule, application and requirement guidelines are available on the website at www.knoxschools.org. Applications may be downloaded…
At-the-Well, a weekend program at Princeton University for minority 8th and 9th graders from across America (New York, NY) (BlakNews.com) – At the Well Conferences, Inc. is accepting applications for its annual Weekend Intensive of Leadership for 8th and 9th-grade minority students from across the country. It is a 3-day weekend on the campus of…