by design | Sep 29, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher A new school year is underway, and the resistance to Common Core continues to grow. So do the lies and talking points from the Common Core supporters. “They’re just standards – it’s like a road map.” “Your local school board still sets the...
by design | Sep 29, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Last week The Focus reported on the Knox County Schools Board of Education Retreat. Since then, we have done a little more research. Who is Charles (Chuck) Cagle and why was he invited to speak? Mr. Cagle is chairman of the education law practice group...
by design | Sep 29, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher sallyabsher@gmail.com Today kicks off “Thank a Teacher” week, which runs from September 29 – October 30, 2014. This week, parents, students, community members and area businesses have the opportunity to thank those who do important and valuable work...
by design | Sep 22, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Early morning commuters tuning into WOKI (98.7 FM) last week got an earful. On Tuesday Superintendent Jim McIntyre was a guest on the Hallerin Hilton Hill Show, along with BOE member Karen Carson and Chair Lynne Fugate. The Knox County School PR...
by design | Sep 22, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher The Knox County School Board met at Café 4 on Market Square this past Friday evening and Saturday for their annual “extended work session” retreat. Dawn Ford of Consumer Awareness Management served as facilitator for the retreat. The nine member...
by design | Sep 15, 2014 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Although the Board of Education’s Second District comprises only a little over 11% of Knox County in terms of population, the special election to replace Indya Kincannon on the BOE is perhaps the most closely watched – and feared – election this...
