Under the proposed school funding formula, Nashville schools are projected to receive about $12.6 million in additional state money, while similar large, urban school systems are set to receive more than double that amount.
A Nashville program turns native Spanish speakers into teachers, building community and economic empowerment in the process
Voces de Nashville hopes to connect more English-speaking residents with the city’s growing Latino population, while expanding job opportunities for historically marginalized women.
What’s new about Tennessee’s proposed school funding formula? The ‘main character’ is now the student.
The proposed legislation still has a long way to go as it makes its way through both chambers and onto the governor’s desk. But, WPLN Education Reporter Juliana Kim tells This Is Nashville, the $9 billion funding formula stands to redirect the way schools are currently supporting students.
Davidson County art teachers reflect on the challenges of the pandemic in new Frist exhibition
A new Frist exhibition features the work of 33 Davidson County art teachers in a celebration of how educators helped students navigate through a difficult and unprecedented time in the pandemic.
At the statehouse: a new education funding formula, a lawsuit over redrawn districts, a move toward loosening gun laws
Barring any last-minute changes, the lion’s share of legislation has now been unveiled, including a near buzzer-beater in the form of Gov. Bill Lee’s new education funding formula.
Governor details new education funding formula, giving schools nearly $7K per student
The plan would give schools over $6,800 per pupil. But depending on a student’s individual needs, they could get more.
Governor’s partnership with conservative Hillsdale College draws side-eye from public education advocates
Public education advocates in Tennessee believe using taxpayer dollars to fund charter school expansion is a bad idea. But that’s exactly what Governor Bill Lee proposed budget would do.
Nashville schools may soon lift their mask mandate
Metro Schools is one of only a few Tennessee districts with a universal masking policy. But a sharp decline in COVID infections has officials weighing whether to end it.
All eyes are on the school funding formula after Gov. Lee pledges $1B boost for schools
“Time and time again, we have heard the same message: we need a smarter, more transparent, accountable education funding formula, and the time is now,” Lee said during his annual State of the State address.
Gov. Bill Lee to lay out new education funding formula, while legislature remains wary change will come this year
During his State of the State address Monday, the governor is expected to detail what he hopes will become the new education funding formula.
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