The virtual return to classrooms has been an adjustment for all students. But for English learners, there’s yet another barrier, and it’s a real impact on participation: In the first few weeks, EL students logged into online school 9% less than their peers, according to data from Metro Nashville Public Schools.
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Nashville’s English Learners Struggled With Virtual School. Here’s How Parents, Nonprofits And The District Have Rallied.
The virtual return to classrooms has been an adjustment for all students. But for English learners, there’s yet another barrier, and it’s a real impact on participation: In the first few weeks, EL students logged into online school 9% less than their peers, according to data from Metro Nashville Public Schools.
Appeals Court Deals Another Blow To Tennessee School Voucher Program
Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account program has, once again, been ruled unconstitutional. The Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling on the controversial plan to offer vouchers to students for private school tuition.
WPLN News Answers Your Questions About Tennessee Elections
How do I vote? Can I vote by mail? We're answering your frequently asked questions about voting. Here is what you need to know about voter registration, absentee balloting and much more.
Tennessee To Receive 2 Million Rapid Coronavirus Tests From The White House
The White House plans to send more than 2 million rapid COVID-19 tests to Tennessee between now and the end of the year. And the first shipment of about 130,000 tests is expected as soon as next week.
Referendum To Limit Nashville Council’s Power Takes Step Forward, City Goes On The Defense
Nashville residents are a step closer to knowing if there will be a special election for a referendum on the local government. The ‘Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act’ petition would call off the planned property tax increase, limit the city’s ability to issue bonds and allocate public land for private projects.
Titans Cancel Practices After Detecting NFL’s First Coronavirus Outbreak
The Tennessee Titans are the NFL’s first team to manage a sizable outbreak of the coronavirus. Tests that came back Tuesday morning showed eight positive cases — all of which the team says were asymptomatic.
Gov. Lee Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions In Most Counties But Extends State Of Emergency
Gov. Bill Lee announced Tuesday he is signing two executive orders that repeal all COVID-19-related restrictions on businesses and crowd sizes in 89 counties across the state, and he’s encouraging the remaining six large counties not covered by those orders to do the same.
Live Video Stream: Gov. Lee’s Coronavirus Media Briefing On Sept. 29
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is scheduled to hold a press conference on the coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. central on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Watch it live here.
Vanderbilt Newspaper Editor Talks Balancing Being A Student And A Journalist In The Pandemic
Every journalist covering the pandemic is covering something that affects them, but it’s much more directly so when you’re a college journalist reporting on outbreaks happening among your friends and classmates.
Nashville Haunted Houses Open With Health Department’s Modifications, Like No Screaming
2020 has been scary enough without haunted houses. But they’re finding ways to open this Halloween season, with modifications.
Live Coverage: The First Presidential Debate Of 2020
Follow NPR’s live coverage of the first 2020 presidential election debate, including fact-checking and analysis. President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden are in Cleveland for the event, moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News.
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