Scott Langford
Coverage of Scott Langford in the Nexus archive.
- Data breach delays start of Sumner County school year
Sumner County Schools delayed the start of the school year and new student registration due to a data breach in its computer network. The district notified law enforcement, the Department of Education, and third-party forensic specialists to address the unauthorized access. Parents expressed concerns about potential exposure of personal data during the breach.
- Sumner County Schools delays start of year after network data breach
Sumner County Schools delayed the start of the school year due to a network security breach discovered on Monday. The district is collaborating with the FBI and TBI to investigate the breach, which has raised parental concerns about compromised sensitive data such as medical records and credit card information.
- This Tennessee school system credits AI with improving student TCAP scores. Here’s how
Sumner County Schools in Tennessee credits AI teaching assistant CourseMojo with improving student TCAP English Language Arts (ELA) scores. A pilot program for sixth graders showed an 8 percentage point increase in ELA proficiency, leading to expansion to all middle school grades. Groups using 25+ CourseMojo activities saw an average 3.7 percentage point improvement, while low-usage groups saw minimal gains.
- Case for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student sent to Sumner County grand jury
A former band director at White House High School has been charged with statutory rape in an alleged relationship with a student. The case has been sent to a grand jury, and he has been terminated from his position.
- Band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student to appear in court in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, faces statutory rape charges related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He was arrested in May, charged, and will be terminated by the school district. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and school district emphasize holding offenders accountable and ensuring student safety.