Amber Brophy
Reporter at Johnson City Press
I’m a reporter for the Johnson City Press, covering local school systems and events in the area.
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1 month ago |
johnsoncitypress.com | Robert Houk |Amber Brophy
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Sep 12, 2024 |
johnsoncitypress.com | Robert Houk |Amber Brophy
The Tri-Cities Toy & Hobby Show is returning to the Appalachian Fairgrounds on Sept. 28 to raise money for disabled veterans and needy families. The annual event was started by Michael Stevens more than 19 years ago to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. He has since branched out to help other local charities raise funds for their causes.
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Jan 2, 2024 |
johnsoncitypress.com | Amber Brophy
For the 2023-24 school year, the state of Tennessee has invested around $9 billion in education funding through the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act, and this investment has brought with it a new funding formula, as well as additional accountability measures, for public schools. The new TISA model was signed into law by the governor in May of 2022 and went into effect for Tennessee’s public schools at the start of the 2023-24 school year.
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Dec 31, 2023 |
timesnews.net | Amber Brophy
As the calendar rolls over into 2024, there are several education stories and issues that will be following it. Local educators will be keeping their eyes on the legislation that comes out of January’s meeting of the General Assembly, several pieces of which might have an effect on education. The biggest legislative issue that is expected to be discussed concerning schools is the governor’s plan to expand the state’s voucher system.
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Dec 31, 2023 |
timesnews.net | Amber Brophy
From new state legislation to the completion of a major school building project, here are the top education stories from 2023. Local educators share concerns over third grade retention lawIn February, Washington County and Johnson City school boards both signed resolutions asking state legislators to consider amending Tennessee Code Annotated § 49-6-3115, commonly known as the Third Grade Retention Law.
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