I’ve never received so much listener feedback as with WPLN’s Cost of Dying series. With every phone call and email, family caregivers confirmed that home hospice, as beautiful as it can be, is also harder than the living like to admit. Now I can add my review.
The Cost Of Dying: Modern Death Hits Home For A Health Care Reporter
Metro Schools Plans To Address Teacher Shortage Amid Funding Woes
Nashville public schools is trying to tackle Metro’s teacher shortage. The district has 160 certified teacher vacancies and 272 unfilled support positions. Some of the largest vacancies are in middle schools. Chris Barnes, the district’s new chief of human resources, told the school board Tuesday night that he wants to speed up the hiring process, especially for student teachers.
Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check And Analysis Of The South Carolina Faceoff
Democratic presidential hopefuls are on stage in South Carolina ahead of that state’s primary. The candidates’ battle follows Sen. Bernie Sanders’ wins in the New Hampshire primary and the Nevada caucuses. Follow NPR’s live fact checks and analysis of their remarks.
At A Public Forum, Metro Schools Hints At $1 Billion Budget For Next Year
Nashville school leaders are proposing an ambitious budget request to city officials. The district told employees, parents and others at a public forum last night that it needs about $1 billion to fund all its priorities for next year.
Democratic Presidential Campaigns Make Last Plea In Tennessee Before Primary Day
At least one candidate and some surrogates will make stops in Tennessee before the official election day on March 3.
Tennessee House Panel Commits To Full Hearing On Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion remains a long shot in Tennessee. But a key lawmaker is pledging to give it a fair hearing this year.
Metro Committee Highlights Low Teacher Morale And Calls For Higher Wages
A group of unions and Metro Council members are saying that Nashville’s teachers, firefighters, cops and government employees aren’t receiving a fair wage.
The Tri-Star State: Why Gov. Lee Changed His Mind On How To Proceed With Paid Family Leave
The three-month paid family leave for state employees promised by Governor Bill Lee appears to be in limbo. Now it’s up to the Tennessee General Assembly to decide whether to move forward with it. And WPLN’s Sergio Martínez-Beltrán says they’re not as excited about offering generous paid leave as the governor’s office is.
Dancers In Wheelchairs Take Center Stage In Nashville Production Of ‘Little Engine That Could’
For a class at Nashville Ballet, wheelchairs don’t stop kids from dancing — they’re part of the dance. The Rejoice School of Ballet is partnering with Nashville Ballet’s adaptive dance program this weekend and next, bringing to life a beloved children’s story of heroic perseverance: The Little Engine That Could.
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