CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - What's the neatest project you ever worked on in high school? Did you take apart a carburetor?Maybe snap together a bird house? Well, students at Cleveland High are building…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The written word takes on a whole new meaning when you can actually reach out and touch your subject matter. Students in Catoosa County earned new respect their local…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Summer learning can be a fluid situation at the Tennessee Aquarium. For Mad Scientists week, campers created rockets fueled with water and Alka-Seltzer. Learning really…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - At its most pure, technology should be used to improve our lives. To that end, UTC's College of Engineering and Computer Science hosts a Technology Symposium. Bright local minds…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - Young scholars have a great place turn a few pages at Battlefield Elementary School. The Ben Carson Reading Room is now open. Candy Carson is a…
For 60 years, the old Grundy County High School educated students in and around Tracy City. It closed 25 years ago but now the building is enjoying a remarkable second act.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - News 12 is delighted to be a partner with Tennessee Stem Explorers for an exciting new program that will air right here this Fall. Student hosts will be doing…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - Rebuilding a school's chorus program can be a difficult challenge, but at Rossville Middle School the rewards far outweighed the risk. Macy Swanson is the Chorus and…
Ringgold, Georgia (WDEF) - It was a dazzling year for Performing Arts at Ringgold High School.From scholarships, to state honors to a very famous visitor, they pull back the curtain on What's Right With…
Hixson, TN (WDEF) - A strong background in Computer Science is essential as our world becomes more tech driven. Hamilton County is a global leader in training the coders of tomorrow.…
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Heritage High School has turned teacher appreciation into an art form. The many ways students show their gratitude is a great example of "What's Right With Our Schools." Michelle…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - One hundred thousand dollars isn't just good money, if you invest it in the right things, it can be life changing. Thanks to an award from TVA and…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The World Series of Robotics is going on in Dallas, and a team from Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts is competing! Win or…
Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) - Signing Day comes to Sequoyah High School! 25 seniors will be taking their skills to the next level. That is a very practical and solid example of…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Signing Days are fairly common at high schools. So why not let theatre students get in on the act? Ringgold High recently raised the curtain on a new tradition.…
Good principals play a vital role in assembling a caring and professional staff for the school. Lake Forest Middle School Principal Ritchie Stevenson checks those boxes and many more earning him a Golden Apple Award.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Being the new kid in school can be intimidating. Nikki Varnell is great at helping new students fit right in at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. That's just…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hamilton County is large, diverse and packed with humanity. Music has a way of blending all those elements together. Hamilton Sings is a melodious example of what's right with our…
CHICKAMAUGA , GA (WDEF) - First grade is big adjustment in a child's life. The frivolity of kindergarten takes a back seat to more serious learning, but that doesn't mean first grade can't…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When you look through a 4K microscope, the world racks into focus in a whole new way. Even the most ordinary things contain a treasure trove of information.…
DECATUR, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers know how to listen and encourage. As a teacher and coach at Meigs County High, Tyler Roberts displays both those skills on a daily basis. He is…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - We are little more than a month away from the Republican Primary in the Hamilton County District Attorney's race, but we are just one day away from a debate…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Did you know that Aretha Franklin sang at Howard High School 67 years ago? We'll she did. A touching tribute to that performance is coming up soon.…
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) - Elementary school classrooms are made up of students with vastly different skills and experiences. The ability to reach each one of them is the hallmark of a good teacher.…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - In the hyper-competitive world of College admissions, being able to say you took the most rigorous course load your high school had to offer is crucial. At…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When cutting edge technology is combined with hard work and kindness, learning is sure to follow. Those qualities merge seamlessly in Shannon Seigle's classroom at Stem School Chattanooga. Tony…
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - Black History Month came to life at Harrison Elementary School. Third graders became historic figures in a living wax museum. Students and visitors both learned a…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA (WDEF) - In 20 years, Delin Brown has become an institution at Fairyland Elementary. She cultivates a life long love of learning in her gifted students and oversees the aftercare…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - There was a party going on at Howard High School on Monday (3/7/22). Dr. Leandrea Ware is the Executive Principal at Howard. She exclaims, "Absolutely amazing! We are celebrating…
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - Even in the rigid world of of mathematics, there can be more than one way to solve a problem. Good teachers like Lester Galyon realize that. Despite a lifetime of experience…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Getting into the college is one thing. Graduating college is another. Some Brainerd High School students are developing a support system that should see them all the way through.…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Making Math and Science fun for young children can be a challenge.William Newman has created a variety of activities to keep his fourth graders engaged throughout the year…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Our national pastime is more popular than ever at OLPH thanks to the addition a brand new ball field. It's the culmination of a long time effort that…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Who says Math class has to be dry as toast? What if you could write the equations right on your desk? How about a comfy couch for when you…
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - The early teenage years are a challenging time in most of our lives. A well-timed compliment can put pep in your step and change your entire outlook. That's…
ATHENS, TN (WDEF) - Love, passion and patience are important qualities for a teacher. Lori Giles has all three combined with a tireless work ethic. That makes her a perfect fit at North City…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Setting a goal is the first step to success, but staying motivated along the way is just as important. Students and teachers at East Lake Elementary receive recognition…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - From The Ohio State University to Orchard Knob Middle School, Joshua Edens is an exceptional educator, and he's not a bad coach, either. Students, players and parents all agree…
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) - When an American flag becomes tattered beyond repair, there is a proper way to dispose of it. Cadets in Hixson High's Air Force Junior ROTC program know exactly…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Homegrown teachers often have a unique understanding of the communities they serve. That certainly describes Bradley Central's Lu Ann Carey. When she's not in the classroom, you'll find her…