Listen The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee filed a complaint today regarding Sumner County Schools’ policy towards transgender students.
After Flawed TNReady Test And Cancelled Contract, Another Company Will Do The Grading
Listen Tennessee’s Department of Education has hired publishing giant Pearson to grade this year’s standardized testing, which was only partially finished.
Two East Nashville Schools Awarded $500,000 To Show Students The Ropes Of Getting Into College
Students at two Nashville high schools are getting some extra help as they prepare for college and even as they start pursuing a degree. A new in-school support program, the First Tennessee Foundation Success Generation, will provide students with mentors as they navigate through things like entrance exams and application deadlines.
How To Measure Tennessee Schools Without A Reliable Test? It’s Unclear
Listen It’s still unclear how Tennessee schools will be measured this year after standardized testing was delayed and ultimately canceled.
Megan Barry’s ‘State Of Metro’ Speech Touts The Bright Side Of Spending Big On Housing, Education
Nashville’s budget will top 2 billion dollars for the first time ever, announced Mayor Megan Barry at the ‘State of Metro’ address earlier today. This new budget comes with no tax increase, a 3 percent raise for all city employees — and as usual, education will take the largest share.
Tennessee Education Commissioner Says Blame Vendor, Not Testing, For TNReady Woes
Listen This has been a complicated and frustrating year for state testing in Tennessee. A failed computer format led to a printed version of the test, shipping delays and missed deadlines.
What GM’s $780 Million Investment Means For Spring Hill
Listen Workers at GM’s Spring Hill manufacturing plant received some good news Wednesday morning: The company is investing nearly $800 million at the site. They were told this secures their jobs and leads to hundreds of new hires.
Nashville Film Festival Making Headlines On The Other Side Of The World
Listen Millions of people in China could be reading about Nashville in the coming days. That’s because the city is hosting eight Chinese delegates — entertainment executives who came here for the Nashville Film Festival. As it turns out, that’s big news overseas. Erjie Zhou, a reporter for China’s government-run Xinhua News Agency, was sent […]
Transgender Bathroom Bill Is Off The Table, But The Issue Is Alive At Many Tennessee Schools
Listen Tennessee’s debate over where transgender students should use the restroom made some state lawmakers think through the issue for the very first time.
Gun Maker Beretta Receives A Warm Welcome And Better Political Climate In Tennessee
Tennessee welcomed one of its newest tenants today: gun manufacturer Beretta USA. The company’s new facility in Gallatin will soon handle all production, moving their manufacturing base from Accokeek, Maryland. Maryland’s Firearm Safety Act of 2013 prohibited the company from manufacturing, storing and selling some products, including models of high-power rifles and high-capacity […]
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