Event Brief
Knox County Schools boosts tech spending amid bans
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Schools plans $12.5M for IT staff and $300K for instructional tech, adding smartphone and social media limits.
WHO: Knox County Schools
WHAT: Investing in IT staff and instructional technology while implementing smartphone bans and social media restrictions
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Concerns about declining test scores and technology distractions in the classroom
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