Saturday, May 4, 2024

COVID-19: Effects on the Upper Cumberland one year on

UPPER CUMBERLAND – One year ago today the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The world would rapidly change with travel...

Availability of COVID vaccine expanded, additional injection sites added

COOKEVILLE – Almost one-fifth of Putnam County residents have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and...

PCSSTN chosen as mentor for Pre-K–12 Literacy Implementation Networks

Implementation Networks to support high-quality literacy instruction NASHVILLE—Monday, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 48 districts selected to participate in the optional, Pre-K–12 Literacy...

Higher minimum wage would have major impact on local school system

COOKEVILLE – As national discussion around an increased minimum wage takes center stage, local leaders on many fronts have decided...

White County selected for Teaching All Students Initiative through State Personnel Development Grant

Grant serves students with complex cognitive disabilities statewide NASHVILLE—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 18 schools selected to participate in the first cohort of the Teaching...

Gov. Lee signs Executive Orders to extend takeout alcohol sales, Limited State of Emergency

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee released the following statement to accompany his signing of Executive Orders 77, 78, and 79: “Our...