A report shows students enrolled in Tennessee’s voucher program are underperforming compared to their peers in public schools, giving fuel to concerns among critics.
Black business owners say proposed restrictions will harm Buchanan community
There’s intense debate over potential business restrictions to the Buchanan Arts District in North Nashville.
Tennessee students will soon get lessons on social media and internet safety
The new year brings changes to Tennessee schools’ curricula as lesson plans will soon cover social media and internet safety.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: The Gospel of immigration
How are Tennessee Christians using the Bible to form beliefs about immigration?
How much has Tennessee State University been underfunded? Here are 4 calculations
The exact amount of underfunding of HBCUs is vast, hard to calculate, and even harder to make a political case for.
How Harold Love secured the largest-ever funding boom for TSU — and what comes next
Some 50 years after efforts by his father, state Rep. Harold Love provided proof to lawmakers that the state underfunded TSU.
TSU touts financial progress as state audit points to past problems
While a recent state audit highlighted administrative issues under Tennessee State University’s former leadership, TSU’s new president stresses that the school is now on track to improve its financial future.
How an all-girls private school in Nashville is using vouchers to serve Black students
In the divide over vouchers, schools like BE Academy say they wouldn’t exist without Tennessee’s program.
Tennessee proposal would reduce foreign language requirement for students
Tennessee Board of Education Chairman Bob Eby has proposed a less stringent world language requirement for high school students. He said he doesn’t want to eliminate foreign language classes but rather offer flexibility based on student needs and interests.
Tennessee families are suing over state voucher program they claim is unconstitutional
Tennessee parents are suing the state over the universal voucher program, arguing that it violates the state constitution by diverting public funds to private schools.
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