Media Timeline

The diversity-related challenges facing Williamson County Schools have received a great deal of local, and sometimes even national and international, media coverage. This timeline of linked articles provides a snapshot of the last few years.

 

2024
June 28, 2024
‘She feels targeted’: Williamson County Schools address bullying concerns ahead of new school year
2023
September 7, 2023
Meet Revida Rahman
June 7, 2023
As conservatives target schools, LGBTQ+ kids and students of color feel less safe
May 30, 2023
The Revolt of the Other Mothers: Moms for Liberty learned motherhood is a potent force. So too have their opponents.
May 11, 2023
Williamson County mom helps launch national campaign pushing back on ‘parents rights’ groups
May 10, 2023
The Book-Bans Debate Has Finally Reached a Turning Point
March 1, 2023
WCS school board names new school on Wilkes Lane in honor of life-changing educator
February 23, 2023
New Williamson County school officially named for longtime educator
February 20, 2023
Why the new Spring Hill school should be named after Amanda H. North
February 20, 2023
Organization hosts Skate Night in Brentwood to combat racism in Williamson County Schools
2022
October 31, 2022
The Right-Wing Mothers Fueling the School-Board Wars
September 21, 2022
‘Fake outrage’: Williamson County parents defend Black Student Union group
July 27, 2022
Conservative Parent Group Sues School District Over Curriculum That Discusses Race and Gender
June 4, 2022
Why education has become a political battlefield in America
May 25, 2022
Ravenwood students speak out after racist incident, work to get policy changed
May 19, 2022
Ravenwood High students protest, speak out following racist incident
April 1, 2022
Diversity, inclusion and student safety efforts at WCS have come far, what’s next?
March 23, 2022
After Losing High-Profile Book Battle, Conservative Moms for Liberty Turns to Critical Tennessee School Board Race
March 14, 2022
Those arguments over school book bans may influence midterm elections
March 11, 2022
The Political Benefit Of Book Bans
March 2, 2022
With book bans on the rise, moms who oppose them are pushing back
February 28, 2022
How removing books from schools affects kids
February 9, 2022
‘Blue’ suburban moms are mobilizing to counter conservatives in fights over masks, book bans and diversity education
January 8, 2022
Teaching Race in Schools: Have These Moms Found a Way Forward?
2021
September 29, 2021
Tennessee parents say some books make students ‘feel discomfort’ because they’re White. They say a new law backs them up
September 21, 2021
‘Critical race theory’ roils a Tennessee school district
June 16, 2021
Commentary: Williamson County group chooses equal and fair treatment for all children
May 28, 2021
Investigation Launched After Racial, Antisemitic Slurs Yelled At Players During High School Soccer Game
May 18, 2021
School board hears extensive public comment on diversity
May 3, 2021
Tennessee Republicans want to withhold funding from schools teaching critical race theory
April 10, 2021
WCS parents share differing opinions during first ‘listen and learn’ diversity session
March 24, 2021
New parent group One WillCo seeks to address racism in Williamson schools
March 4, 2021
Williamson County Schools, consulting group take first step toward addressing diversity issues
February 21, 2021
Williamson County Schools hires professionals to address racism concerns within its school
February 17, 2021
Here’s how local public schools have sought racial reform this year
February 17, 2021
Group forms to advocate for racial equity in WCS
February 15, 2021
WCS school board unanimously approves contract with diversity consultant
February 11, 2021
WCS school board forecasts major capital projects, diversity specialist
January 21, 2021
Parents put pressure on Williamson County Schools to address racism
January 19, 2021
WCS superintendent gives update on district’s racial reform
January 4, 2021
Teacher pay, mental health, addressing racism top 2021 issues for Williamson superintendent
2020
November 20, 2020
Williamson County Schools hit snag on plan to address racism
November 17, 2020
Why Williamson County Schools is starting over on creating plan to address racism
October 16, 2020
Williamson school board to vote on hiring program to address racism in district
October 6, 2020
WCS school board reviews new policies for harassment, discrimination, bullying
October 1, 2020
Williamson County Schools shares plan to address race issues following racial slur on social media
September 28, 2020
Williamson district to revamp professional development after parent outcry over racism
September 18, 2020
Brentwood parents call for district change in addressing racism at demonstration
September 17, 2020
WCS addresses student’s social media post including racial slur
September 16, 2020
Hillsboro School Begins School Mascot Inquiry
September 9, 2020
Past and present students call for Williamson County Schools to better address racist bullying
August 21, 2020
Franklin racial justice group talks racial issues with local school superintendents
July 29, 2020
Franklin High School announces ‘Admirals’ as new mascot
July 15, 2020
Williamson schools constituents call for action on addressing racial issues in district
July 8, 2020
Scrutiny over Franklin High School ‘Rebel’ mascot prompts petition, new committee
June 29, 2020
Parents say there’s more to do to improve Williamson schools for students of color
June 23, 2020
Franklin police investigating racist graffiti at Hunters Bend Elementary
June 23, 2020
District addresses racial slur at school
June 11, 2020
Franklin High students help organize peaceful protest
June 5, 2020
Williamson, Franklin Special come together to promote unity after national unrest
February 19, 2020
Why Williamson County Schools is struggling to find more diverse teachers

   

January 22, 2020
Williamson County schools seek diversity plan after parents share claims of student discrimination
January 2, 2020
WCS Superintendent outlines goals for 2020
2019
October 31, 2019
WCS cited for disciplining students with disabilities too frequently
August 23, 2019
Diversity, empathy discussed at first CCC meeting of the year 

 

May 16, 2019
CCC to keep meeting after Looney departs district
May 14, 2019
Cultural Competency Committee identifies areas for growth
April 4, 2019
Additional input sought at Cultural Competency Committee meeting
April 4, 2019
WCS to tweak language on slavery

 

April 4, 2019
District discontinues “white privilege” videos
April 1, 2019
Term “white privilege” sparks debate
March 22, 2019
Complaints about diversity training and “indoctrination”
March 12, 2019
Looney responds to misinformation
March 8, 2019
Racist incidents occurring in Williamson County

 

March 7, 2019
Sunset teachers resign over slavery assignment
March 6, 2019
Tennessean editorial on learning slavery

 

March 1, 2019
WCS Apologizes for Slavery Assignment
January 30, 2019
Franklin High School Bullying Incident
2018
April 18, 2018
WCS Invites Parents to join Diversity Council
January 12, 2018
WCS Establishes Diversity Council
2017
September 22, 2017
Community rallies to name new school after ex-slave war hero