Teen GLBT activism in Knoxville

The Metro Pulse filed this profile of Conrad Honicker, a 16-year old activist in Knoxville. He helped create the school's Gay-Straight Alliance. There is also a discussion of the new nondiscrimination policy for the school district.

Knox News-Sentinel welcomes new school chief

In an editorial today, the Knoxville News Sentinel welcomes new school superintendent James McIntyre of Boston. http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/mar/27/welcome-to-new-schools-superintendent/

They seem to like his interest in getting to know the community and finding ways to get the community involved. His budgeting expertise should also come in handy. Practically gushing, they even admitted that his desire to be the chief "learner" brought a smile to their faces.

Gee-whiz! I wonder how long the honeymoon will last.

Knox schools update: Winner by a nose

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/mar/24/school-board-nominates-thomas-and-mcintyre/

Knox County school board announces that James McIntyre has been named superintendent by a vote of 5-4.

Knox County Schools nearing end of super search

Nashville isn't the only big city in Tennessee looking for a new schools chief. After 3 months, it looks as if Knox County is winding up its search, but school board members keeping mum on their choice: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/mar/23/school-board-to-decide-monday/ .