In a recent development, the Tennessee Department of Education disclosed that a substantial amount of over 2.6 million dollars in Perkins Reserve Grant funds has been allocated to 55 school districts for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. The primary objective behind this allocation is to bolster career and technical education initiatives throughout the state.
Among the recipients of the grant money, Lewis and Lincoln counties have been granted 50,000 dollars each to enhance their respective educational programs. Additionally, Giles County and Wayne County were also beneficiaries of this funding, further underscoring the commitment to advancing career-focused education in Tennessee.