The proposed legislation still has a long way to go as it makes its way through both chambers and onto the governor’s desk. But, WPLN Education Reporter Juliana Kim tells This Is Nashville, the $9 billion funding formula stands to redirect the way schools are currently supporting students.
What’s new about Tennessee’s proposed school funding formula? The ‘main character’ is now the student.
Davidson County art teachers reflect on the challenges of the pandemic in new Frist exhibition
A new Frist exhibition features the work of 33 Davidson County art teachers in a celebration of how educators helped students navigate through a difficult and unprecedented time in the pandemic.
First Instagram, now TikTok: Tennessee launches another investigation into children’s online safety
The app has been accused of encouraging students to steal and vandalize school property and call in fake shooting threats. But there might be new cause for concern as the state has announced an investigation into the potential harm on children’s mental health.
Preparing for Middle Tennessee’s next tornado
Tornadoes are a part of life for Middle Tennessee. While tornado season runs from March to June officially, there is also a secondary season in the fall. Additionally, the traditional “tornado alley” appears to be moving closer to the region. While we can’t prevent tornadoes or other severe storms, being prepared can help us keep […]
For unhoused Nashvillians, the price of getting help is a ‘time tax on the poor’
This story first aired on our daily show, This Is Nashville. Listen to the entire episode on housing for the unhoused, here. It’s an early morning in December. Over a breakfast of tater tots and soda, Tammy and her adult son Ray – whose last names we’re withholding for safety concerns – are shuffling through […]
Two years later, a small fraction of tornado survivors are still rebuilding
Two years since the Super Tuesday tornadoes, many hard-hit communities have been almost fully rebuilt. Yet work continues for some survivors of the storm that killed 25 people and damaged more than 4,000 buildings.
A nationwide trend by conservative states to oust LGBTQ discussions from schools makes it to Tennessee
Some Republican lawmakers in Tennessee want to prevent students from learning about LGBTQ issues or culture in schools. The idea isn’t a new one but seems to have a real chance this year.
Nashville’s community oversight board could gain access to license plate reader data
Nashville’s police oversight board could have power to monitor use of license plate readers if a new bill passes the city council.
Vanderbilt students, city officials show support for Ukraine with protest and prayer
Nashville residents are gathering to show their support for the Ukraine this week, after Russia recently invaded the country to expand its power.
A return to (something like) normal for Nashville churches as Lent begins and the latest COVID surge recedes
Well-attended Fat Tuesday events spoke to the sense of normalcy heading into the current Lenten season compared to Lents of recent pandemic years.
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