The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the semifinalists for the 2025 NMS program on Wednesday. Of the 1.5 million students to enter the program, only about 16,000 receive this honor each year. The 2025 semifinal list included more than 100 local students.

A Hillsboro High School freshman was arrested on Friday morning and charged with carrying a gun on school property.

State Rep. Caleb Hemmer's complaint centers on education commissioner's out-of-state trips paid for by ExcelinEd

An MNPS program assists students who are new to the U.S. and have gone without schooling for two or more years

117 high schools across Tennessee have been recognized as FAFSA Champions for the Class of 2024, including six in Williamson County and eight in Davidson County. 

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Montgomery Bell Academy's Envirothon team won the 2024 National Conservation Foundation Envirothon, an international environmental and natural resources academic competition for high school students.

The 2024-25 school year has kicked off as Williamson County Schools students returned to class on Monday, Metro Nashville Public Schools students are set to return to class on Tuesday, and Franklin Special Schools students are set to return on Wednesday.

Currey Ingram Academy co-founder Carol Henderson died on July 30 at the age of 92.

Lipscomb University has announced the establishment of the Bill and Crissy Haslam Endowed Distinguished Visiting Professor of Faith and Reason.

Tennessee’s tax-free weekend returns July 26-28 with savings on clothing and school supplies $100 or less and computers $1,500 or less.

Last week, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the final batch of this year’s college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners, and 11 of the honorees came from Williamson County and Davidson County schools. 

Metro Nashville Public Schools announced the appointment of 16 new principals for the 2024-25 school year. 

A trio of local students were named Bank of America Student Leaders this week.