Four schools in Metro will be lengthening their year by an extra 300 hours in the classroom. Tennessee is the lone southerner in a five-state pilot program trying to boost student results.
More Hours in Some Metro Schools as Part of Pilot Effort
Psychiatrist Accused of TennCare Fraud to Pay Fine, Give Up Practice
The state Attorney General says AKM Fakhruddin saw about 150 TennCare patients. Most of the appointments were to make an adjustment to medication, lasting just a few minutes. Prosecutors say Fakhruddin would bill the state for full psychotherapy sessions.
Tea Party Pressures Haslam on State Health Exchange
Tea partiers are pressuring Governor Bill Haslam to rule out running an insurance exchange. Under the federal healthcare overhaul, Tennessee officials can launch an exchange for the state, but if they don’t, Washington will – and Haslam has been slow to commit.
Home Studio Exceptions Up for Public Debate
Musicians and their disapproving neighbors are set to duel over whether home studios should get more leeway in Nashville’s zoning laws. A bill in the Metro Council is up for a public hearing Tuesday night.
Vanderbilt Fans Hope Bowls Become Old Hat
In a history of going to just a handful of bowl games, Vanderbilt will go to two in consecutive years. Coach James Franklin says the post season is now an expectation, and fans say they expect the winning to continue.
For Triumphant TNGOP, the Less Said on DesJarlais, the Better
When the Tennessee Republican Party’s executive committee meets Saturday, there will be an elephant in the room, and it’s not the GOP mascot. The party’s jubilation over gaining super-majorities in the state legislature is tempered by the scandal that unfolded around incumbent Congressman Scott DesJarlais.
DesJarlais Asks for Forgiveness
Congressman Scott DesJarlais asked for forgiveness from his constituents this morning, during an appearance on a talk radio program. The Republican from Jasper has been on the defensive, since transcripts were released of divorce proceedings from his first wife.
The Choice: A School Fight Over Middle Class Families
Metro Nashville Public Schools has followed suit with other urban districts and made it so parents have much more say in where their kid will attend. But even with an expanding menu of charters, magnets and language immersion programs, Metro still has convincing left to do with some parents after decades of mixed academic results.
Task Force Frames Sticky Debate Over School Vouchers
A state task force on school vouchers handed its findings to the governor Thursday. Lawmakers could soon take up the matter of how, and whether, to divert public-school money so poor kids can instead go to private schools.
Sounds Owners ‘Entertaining Offers’ for Minority Partners
The Nashville Sounds are looking for new investors.The owners are trying to tamp down rumors that the team is up for sale.
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