A new Tennessee law has led school districts to revisit their policies and in some cases strengthen their screen restrictions. We’ll hear what’s changing, what experts recommend and go deep at a school that banned phones altogether.
Tennessee schools are updating classroom cellphone policies as required by new law
While the law gives latitude to local school boards, educators and policy experts insist that restricting cellphone use in schools improves social skills and keeps students safer in the event of an emergency.
A century later, Scopes trial still resonates amid classroom culture clashes in Tennessee
As the 100th anniversary of the Scopes trial is commemorated, battles over public education continue in Tennessee and surrounding states amid a new wave of government scrutiny.
New report shows how Nashville could better connect classroom learning with job opportunities
A new report stresses the importance of expanding career technical education for high schools students as Nashville grows.
NashVillager Podcast: Education for all
Is Tennessee backing away from the long-standing trend of expanding educational access to kids who live here? Plus, the local news for March 25, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Calling the shots in schools
Who makes the lesson plans for Tennessee’s classrooms? Plus, the local news for March 24, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: Broken promises to TSU
Do Tennessee leaders remember their own role in damaging the state HBCU’s finances? Plus the local news for Nov. 18, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: Schools and the lawmakers that want to change them
How did schools become such a focus for Tennessee legislators? Plus the local news for September 27, 2024.
NashVillager Podcast: A world of STEM imagination
How does a focus on teaching STEM translate to imaginative learning experiences? Plus the local news for August 23, 2024.
How three Tennessee principals plan to tackle this school year’s challenges
While families prepare to send their children back to school, many educators are already back in their buildings. And even though large-scale pandemic disruptions are in the rearview, principals say some COVID-related trends continue to cause challenges.
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