A Wilson County elementary school was honored with a ‘green' thumbs up for all of its hard work. Only three other schools in the state have the bragging rights to the honor. more>>
Schools in many Middle Tennessee communities have already started their new semester. Some students still on summer break got to participate in Music School.more>>
Due to the state's high unemployment many adults are going after the jobs that teens traditionally fill. In School Patrol, a few students were guaranteed work thanks to the President.more>>
There are some 102,000 Tennesseans waiting for organ transplants, and each year, many of them die waiting for the life saving donations. One boy has a bright future because he received a transplant.more>>
In Williamson County, Battle Ground Academy held their end of the school year event, a tug of war. The tug is a tradition at the school that dates back to 1935.more>>
Nashville has three successful public charter schools. The newest is LEAD Academy where all of the fifth through seventh graders have one goal when it comes to education. The school stresses college preparation. more>>
Several of St. Cecilia Academy students helped people within the community as part of a service day. St. Cecilia Academy is a private Catholic school for girls. more>>
When most of us were younger, we got exercise by playing outside until the street lights came on. But these days, video games have kept many children homebound. That's why a women's football team recently paid a visit to a Clarksville middle school. more>>
A kickball tournament at Brentwood High School was one student's Eagle Scout project. "My sister has autism and I've always wanted to do something to help the special ed and I thought my Eagle Scout project would present a great opportunity for me to be able to do that," said Mike Koenig. more>>
You'd be hard pressed to find someone who doesn't enjoy walking the grounds of the Warner Park Nature Center and that goes for children as well. However, up until recently, a walk through the park might have been a little frustrating for the younger guests. But that's no longer the case. more>>
Books series such as Harry Potter and Twilight have spawned huge followings and movies. Recently, the author of an up and coming series visited Midstate schoolchildren and inspired several of them to use their imaginations. more>>
Gov. Phil Bredesen feels pre-kindergarten education could use state dollars. Law enforcement and education leaders said spending the money could mean saving money and futures later.more>>
It is officially fall and that means the leaves will soon be turning and the temperatures are already falling. It also means pumpkins will soon be ready for carving as a group of young students found out when they took a trip to a local farm.more>>
A group of Midstate students visited the Oaklands Historic House Museum for a little educational fun. Their visit to the Murfreesboro landmark was like taking a trip back into time. more>>
There are some 40,000 students who are homeschooled in Tennessee. While getting their academics taken care of isn't that difficult, sometimes getting physical education isn't that easy.more>>
Where do some Nashville teenagers go after school is dismissed? Some go home while others look for other things to do. The southeast branch of the Nashville Public Library has an idea that some students are just eating up.more>>
Middle and high school students built robots that were pitted against each other during a special camp held at Lipscomb University. Lipscomb BisonBot allowed students to learn and apply mechanical principles. more>>
Most schools will be back in session in about a month from now, but until then, many students are enjoying time at camp. At one camp many students put up quite a racket. more>>
In a little more than a month, students will be returning to school. Volunteer State Community College wanted to give their students extra incentive so staff threw a party for new and prospective students. more>>
School may be out for the summer, but the learning continues at Adventure Science Center for schoolchildren. Children and their parents said classes at the center make learning about science fun. more>>
Hunters Bend Elementary School students learned about the economy and managing businesses through Junior Achievement BizTown, a hands-on learning simulation. more>>
Members of Sylvan Park Elementary Paideia Design Center's Parent Teach Association treated the teachers to a spa day. This week, the PTA offered different surprises for the teachers as a way to compliment the teachers' contributions to the school. more>>
Williamson County Schools recently honored people and organizations that have made a difference throughout the school year. One of the honorees, Joanna Roberts, a FLIP volunteer.more>>
Middle school is perhaps the hardest few years to get through for students who are no longer elementary school age, but not quite high school students. But on Wednesday at one local middle school, the students were treated like the adults they will one day be. more>>
No one wants their children to be anything but 100 percent healthy, but when they aren't, parents are willing to do whatever it takes to keep them healthy. A Midstate family hopes to keep their children that way - literally from the ground up. more>>
All teachers will tell you that not every student learns in the same way. Some are good with standardized tests, while others are good with memorization. But, there's something exciting happening with the learning process in one Metro school. more>>
Sunny Delight is a popular drink with children. The company wanted to acknowledge all the children who support them by giving them a special day. The company donated money, toys and cups to the East Nashville YMCA.more>>
During Black History month, Nashville Public Library presented special programs. At the Hermitage Branch, toddlers got involved in the observance. more>>
