Education
11 months ago
‘This kid can’t read’: Student graduates with 3.4 GPA functionally illiterate, family sues CMCSS

In November, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System announced a 95.1% graduation rate. But one of those graduates received his diploma with a 3.4 GPA, unable to read or write.

Education
11 months ago
CMCSS approves $44.8 million construction plan for Freedom Elementary, $2 million renovation at Burt

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board has approved a resolution to pay for construction of Freedom Elementary School and a recommendation for architectural design services for major renovations at the new Burt Innovation Center.

Education
11 months ago
Clarksville-Montgomery County schools to open on a ‘one-hour delay’ Tuesday, potentially closed Wednesday

Clarksville-Montgomery County schools will open on a one-hour delay tomorrow morning, and potentially close on Wednesday due to the winter storm.

Education
11 months ago
School vouchers: Clarksville-Montgomery County legislators on how they voted and why

The Tennessee legislature’s vote to approve school vouchers divided the Montgomery County delegation, with Rep. Aron Maberry and Sen. Bill Powers voting for it and Reps. Jeff Burkhart and Ronnie Glynn voting against.

The CMCSS School Board convenes for their monthly formal session, Jan. 21, 2025. (Jordan Renfro)
Education
12 months ago
School Board in Montgomery County reverses course opposing vouchers, to take ‘neutral stance’

The CMCSS school board revoked their previous resolution opposing school vouchers to ‘adopt a neutral position’ after a mixed vote on Tuesday night.

Education
1 year ago
State report card shows 90% of CMCSS schools get A, B or C, much better than last year

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System reviewed their 2023-24 state report card Tuesday night and that saw 90% of local schools received a letter grade of A, B or C.

Education
1 year ago
List of almost 400 banned books sent out as ‘resource’ to CMCSS school libraries, but not mandated

After some recent changes to state law, a neighboring school district drafted a list of almost 400 banned books that CMCSS is using as resource, not a mandate.

Education
1 year ago
School bus delays cause student tardies, CMCSS pushing to fix problems, hire drivers

The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System has been dealing with “growing pains” as they navigate their transportation staffing shortage, while students are missing classroom time.