What’s the difference between a charter, a magnet, and a neighborhood school in Nashville? Plus the local news for August 26, 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.
Nashville schools share data on students’ reading progress. An education equity group wants more.
One Nashville parent group is calling attention to what they’re calling a “hidden” literacy crisis among children in the city.
The start of summer feels bittersweet for many at this Nashville elementary school
Hear how students and staff are grappling with the mixed emotions that come with the last day of school.
This Nashville high school houses thousands of bees. Here’s how they’ll enhance science learning.
Students at Stratford STEM Magnet High School get access to hands-on learning and serious research experience.
Changes to Tennessee’s fourth grade retention law create a time crunch for schools and families
Tennessee fourth graders will have a new way to move onto fifth grade if they performed poorly on the language arts section of last year’s state test.
Metro Schools will tap into reserves to sustain pandemic-era programs while many districts face funding cliff
The district wants to continue providing things like a nurse in every school, high impact tutoring and summer learning camps.
Listen: Nashville high schoolers make space for observing Ramadan, educating peers and connecting more deeply with their faith
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan ends this week. This year, students at Overton High school in South Nashville worked with administration to provide more intentional spaces for students to fast and pray.
Snow days can disrupt learning and routines. Here are some tips for supporting students when they return to school.
Snow days can still be a “huge learning opportunity” for children. And there are ways to set students up for success when they return to the classroom.
Metro school board hosted an ‘orientation’ for Metro Council, proactively starting budget conversations
Nashville’s Metro Council won’t approve its next budget for months. But last week, Metro Nashville Public Schools’ board members met with council members to proactively start talking about the district’s needs.
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