Listen Nashville students could get a few more second chances if Jesus Jara is chosen as superintendent. As part of his final round of interviews, he highlighted so-called “restorative justice” practices from his district in Orlando.
This Superintendent Candidate Says Maybe Nashville District Leaders Should Sub for Absent Teachers
Listen Nashville’s superintendent candidates who’ve returned for a second round of interviews are facing more specific questions about the district’s persistent problems. One problem is elevated teacher absences and a shortage of substitutes. Finalist Allen Smith says there’s no excuse for interfering with instruction.
Harpeth River Clean Water Lawsuit Settled Out Of Court
Environmentalists have officially dropped their lawsuit against the city of Franklin over contamination of the Harpeth River. An out-of-court settlement appeared to be in the works in March, though neither side would comment at the time.
Therapists Organization Pulls Convention Out Of Tennessee Over New Religious Freedom Law
Listen The American Counseling Association is following through on a threat to pull its annual convention out of Nashville.
Shawn Joseph Requests Unity From Nashville School Board During Callback Superintendent Interview
Listen A finalist to be Nashville’s next superintendent called for unity on the school board during his callback interview Tuesday. Shawn Joseph also said he planned to be an open book, if he’s hired.
New Figures Confirm It — Rising Prices Are Putting The Squeeze On Nashville Area Home Buyers
Listen It was another record-breaking month for Nashville’s housing market. According to the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, the median price hit $250,000 for the first time. And the number of closings in April eclipsed the record set during the last housing bubble.
Trump Returns Fire From Southern Baptist Leaders
Leaders of the Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention have been critical of Donald Trump throughout his campaign. And now the Republican presidential candidate is firing back.
Now It’s Nashville’s Turn To Interview The Superintendent Candidates
The Metro school board narrowed the search to three finalists on Friday morning. And this week each of them will take questions at community forums. The first is Shawn Joseph, who is deputy superintendent in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
What A Murfreesboro Police Review Says About Hobgood Elementary Arrests
Listen Murfreesboro Police have a list of concerns stemming from the arrests of elementary school students last month. The department has released an incident review.
Southern Baptist Thinkers Ponder Sitting Out With Trump As Nominee
Leaders of the Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention say true believers should at least pause before jumping on the Donald Trump train. The denomination’s leaders have criticized the billionaire businessman throughout the campaign.
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