School Technology Funding

Knox County Schools urged to seek outside funding sources for school budget

24 May 2012

County Commission Chair Mike Hammond's funding proposal for the $35 million school budget request looks for money beyond a property tax hike and dipping into the school's rainy day fund. Hammond proposes forming a BEP task force to go after more state funding for Knox County Schools.

Funding cuts may hit arts, technology teachers

24 May 2012

Intermediate schools may be forced to sacrifice technology and arts teachers.

Budget brings 'national disaster' for schools

24 May 2012

At least 1000 primary and intermediate school technology teachers throughout the country could lose their jobs thanks to changes buried deep in the Budget, according to teachers.