Tennessee’s Department of Children’s Services is trying to take stock of how much work is left to meet the terms of a decade-old settlement agreement. A report out earlier this week says right now the state is having a hard time even tracking its progress.
DCS Will Need Months to Gather Data Required Under Settlement
Ramsey Says Gun Group’s Political Efforts May Hinder Gun Bill
State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says the Tennessee Firearms Association’s involvement in GOP primaries may hurt future chances for a compromise on the so-called “guns in parking lots” bill.
Vanderbilt Names Athletic Director
Nine years after Vanderbilt University garnered national headlines for essentially disbanding its athletic department, the job description for the man in charge of the school’s sports teams is taking a step back towards a more traditional model.
Teach for America Alums Face Off in School Board Race
Listen Now: Teach for America is making incremental moves from the classroom to the political arena. The program recruits college grads who studied something other than education to spend two years teaching in underperforming schools. Several are going on to win elected office, and more are right behind them. A school board race in East […]
Retirement Among Metro Teachers Close to Doubling
The number of teachers retiring from Metro schools is the verge of doubling; it’s not clear why. Retirees have to weigh in factors like savings and family; some are also pointing to recent changes handed down from the state.
Teach for America Alums Face Off in School Board Race
Listen Now: Teach for America is making incremental moves from the classroom to the political arena. The program recruits college grads who studied something other than education to spend two years teaching in underperforming schools. Several are going on to win elected office, and more are right behind them. A school board race in East […]
Retirement Among Metro Teachers Close to Doubling
The number of teachers retiring from Metro schools is the verge of doubling; it’s not clear why. Retirees have to weigh in factors like savings and family; some are also pointing to recent changes handed down from the state.
Jerry Lewis Hopes Nashville Performances of New Musical Lead to Broadway Success
Actor Jerry Lewis held court today in the lobby of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, fielding questions about the musical version of his 1963 film, The Nutty Professor.He’s trying to use Nashville performances of the show to get it to Broadway
Jerry Lewis Hopes Nashville Performances of New Musical Lead to Broadway Success
Actor Jerry Lewis held court today in the lobby of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, fielding questions about the musical version of his 1963 film, The Nutty Professor.He’s trying to use Nashville performances of the show to get it to Broadway
Audit Finds Widespread Problems in East Tennessee Drug Task Force
Most of the 31 task forces charged with coordinating drug enforcement efforts across Tennessee are keeping good records, according to an annual audit by the state Comptroller’s office. But the report shows one in far northeastern Tennessee is riddled with problems that local officials agree can only be fixed by a change in leadership.
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