Jennifer Novo knows firsthand what the experiences are for many Latino students who choose to go to college. It isn’t just because she’s heard thousands of stories while working in higher education for the past two decades. It’s because she’s lived some of them.
Masks No Longer Required: Mid TN School Districts Loosen Rules For Upcoming Year
Districts — including Murfreesboro City Schools, Rutherford County Schools, Wilson County Schools and, most recently, Metro Nashville Public Schools — have announced that face coverings will be optional for students and staff heading into the new school year.
Tennessee State University Offering Up To $10K To Community College Transfers
To qualify for TSU’s scholarships of up to $10,000, transferring community college students have to demonstrate financial need and be fully accepted into the university, which means having at least a 2.5 grade-point average.
After Height Of Pandemic, Nashville State Wants More Students To Take Advantage Of Aid For Books, Gas And Groceries
Nashville State Community College is trying to enroll more residents into its degree and tech programs ahead of the next school year, while hoping more students will utilize its GRAD program to take advantage of the extra financial and academic support after the pandemic.
Listen: Middle Tennessee High School Grads Look At The Future With Resilience And Optimism
The final year of high school is often filled with questions about the future. Where to go to college? What career to pursue? Who to take to prom? But this year’s class of 2021 had even more uncertainties because of COVID.
MNPS Investigation Finds Allegations Against Head Of Security’s Work Experience ‘Unfounded’
Metro Nashville Public Schools officials are standing by the head of the district’s security department in response to recent allegations that he embellished parts of his resume.
From Final Exams To Social Life, One Nashville High Schooler Documents An Unusual Last Semester
It’s been a strange year for Nashville high school seniors who’ve been juggling classes and navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic.
A Maury County High School’s New Studio Gives Rural Students Hands-On Experience In Music Production
About an hour from Nashville’s famous Music Row, a new studio that’s tucked inside a high school is giving students the chance to write, record, produce and mix their own music. Educators at Mount Pleasant High School hope it gives rural students experience with different career pathways in music.
For Students Returning To The Classroom, In-Person Counseling Can Be A Real Benefit
Virtual learning has made it challenging for schools to connect with students about their academic and emotional needs during the pandemic.
Nashville Teachers Call On School Board Members To Protect Students From Anti-LGBT Bills
Nashville teachers want the school board to state its opposition to anti-LGBT legislation and to provide more support to LGBT students.
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