Bill Sanders devised a way to assess teacher performance that many educators say is unfair, though it’s been embraced by many states.
Mom Charged With Assault For Drug Use Under New Tennessee Law
In response, the American Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue state officials. Last year, more than 900 newborns were dependent on drugs in Tennessee.
Federal Officials Rap Tennessee’s Knuckles For Being Unhelpful To Those Who Qualify For TennCare
Even though state officials were expecting a new wave of applicants with the federal health-care law, Tennessee no longer offers counselors to help enrollees sign-up for TennCare in person.
New President Of Country’s Largest Teachers’ Union On TVAAS: It’s ‘The Mark Of The Devil’
The new president of the National Education Association, the country’s largest teachers’ union, says part of her strategy will be attacking an assessment that has deep roots in Tennessee.
National Governors Association Helped Create Common Core, But That Won’t Be On Nashville Agenda
Even though Common Core isn’t an official topic this week, some say it’ll be unavoidable.
Rent In Middle Tennessee Keeps Getting More Expensive, With Apartments Harder To Find
Searching for an apartment in Middle Tennessee is not getting any easier. A new study says the Nashville area is the seventh hardest place to find an apartment, and rents are rising faster than in Austin.
Breaking Down The RCA Studio A Debate Between Ben Folds And Harold Bradley
What started as a rallying cry from musician Ben Folds to preserve RCA Studio A has now essentially morphed into a landlord-tenant dispute.
Why Didn’t Ben Folds Just Buy RCA Studio A?
Tim Reynolds, the Brentwood buyer, says it “is, and always was” his aim to preserve Studio A, suggesting that Folds’ ostensible victory didn’t really change the buyer’s plans.
The Man Behind The ‘It’ City’s Most Popular Number: 1 Million
Where did it come from? One economist in Washington, D.C. who crunches population numbers for a living.
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