Listen Tennessee State University has established a new tradition for the start of the school year. Freshman guys receive TSU neckties. In the process, many learn how to tie them.
Was Cleopatra A Redhead? Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s Casting Attracts Scrutiny
Listen In the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s new production of Antony and Cleopatra, Egyptian characters are outfitted in bangles and golden dresses, with heavy black eye makeup. The promotional artwork depicts Cleopatra as a dark-skinned woman, which may be historically accurate. However, the actress playing the leading role is white — a fair-skinned redhead. It’s a […]
Superintendent Candidate Might Cut Nashville Students More Slack For Small Offenses
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.
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.
Nashville School Board Divided Over All-Male Finalists For Superintendent Job
Listen Updated 10 a.m. Friday: The Metro school board has narrowed its list of superintendent candidates down to three. They met Friday morning after 10 hours of back-to-back interviews on Thursday.
The Takeaways From Nashville’s Superintendent Interviews, So Far
WPLN sat through a marathon session of back-to-back interviews with all six finalists to be Nashville’s next school superintendent.
Some Of Nashville’s Superintendent Finalists May Be On Shortlists In Other Cities
Listen Nashville’s school board will spend all of Thursday on interviews with six finalists who hope to become the district’s superintendent. The interviews come only two days after a recruitment firm announced the candidates, but the accelerated timeline could help the board secure its first choice.
Metro Schools Superintendent Search, Round 2: Here Are The Finalists
On Tuesday, the Metro Nashville Public School Board will announce finalists for its top job. We got an advance look at the list and did a little bit of research on the candidates.
After Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Signs New Counseling Law, Therapists Organize
Listen One of the state’s largest LGBT groups is compiling a directory of counselors who say they won’t discriminate against potential patients. This follows Governor Bill Haslam’s decision to sign a law letting therapists reject clients for moral reasons.
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