We are organizing the community in support of our children and schools to make sure all students in Knox County get the best possible education. We have to invest in our children and our future in order to compete with the rest of the country and the world. Our plan is to offer support and work with the school system to make sure this happens. Please join us to let the county know that we plan to... [read more]

We are organizing the community in support of our children and schools to make sure all students in Knox County get the best possible education. We have to invest in our children and our future in order to compete with the rest of the country and the world. Our plan is to offer support and work with the school system to make sure this happens. Please join us to let the county know that we plan to be present and work hard to ensure the best education for all our students, this meeting is an excellent opportunity to show up in great numbers to show our commitment!

"Dr. Jim McIntyre, Superintendent of the Knox County Schools, will deliver a “State of the Schools” Report and Address on Thursday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Gresham Middle School. School Board Chairman Thomas Deakins, County Mayor Tim Burchett and Great Schools Partnership President Buzz Thomas will also share their perspectives on public education in our community. The event is open to the public.

This inaugural event, co-hosted by the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and the Knox County Council PTA, will provide an overview of academic progress in the Knox County Schools toward the goals outlined in its district-wide Strategic Plan. The Knox County Board of Education approved the plan, entitled Excellence for All Children, in 2009. The report will also highlight the additional work necessary to provide our students with an excellent education in today’s increasingly competitive global environment. In addition, the event will provide attendees with information on how to best support public education in Knox County.

“While our achievements will be highlighted, we will also look at some of the most critical initiatives that will help accelerate our effectiveness and improve student academic success,” Dr. McIntyre said. “We should be proud of our progress, but also recognize the significant effort and resources required to achieve our very ambitious goal of Excellence for All Children.”