The comments came as the state legislature is discussing expansive school choice voucher legislation in a special session.

Also, former state Sen. Brian Kelsey filed a motion to vacate his campaign finance scheme charges. Here's what to know this ...

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said state lawmakers are drawing up plans to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools ...

Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said state lawmakers are drawing up plans to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools ...

Legislation will be filed for the state of Tennessee to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In a tweet on Monday morning ...

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School voucher advocates say it's a civil rights issue, while critics warn the programs elsewhere have led to significant ...