The board for Metro Nashville Public Schools voted nearly unanimously to deny the applications of four proposed charter schools for the second time – citing financial strains on the district’s budget.
Metro Nashville hosting back-to-school bashes with free school supplies
Metro Nashville Public Schools is hosting a series of back-to-school bashes during the last few weeks of summer vacation.
Marginalized students still lag despite overall standardized testing improvements
School districts in Middle Tennessee saw overall improvement in their standardized test results, but scores for many marginalized students declined.
He survived the Antioch High shooting. Now he’s suing the company behind gun-detection tech.
A student injured in the Antioch High School shooting is suing Omnilert, the company that contracted with MNPS on gun detection technology.
MNPS budget proposal prioritizes funding for classroom assistance and college readiness
The proposed budget for Metro Nashville Public Schools prioritizes investment in English learners, college and career readiness services and funding for more classroom assistance.
Nashville students will start their days a little later next school year
Many Nashville students will soon start their school days a little later. On Tuesday, the Board of Education adopted a proposal to push back school start and end times.
Schools, roads and East Bank infrastructure: Nashville’s new $532 million capital spending plan
The plan marks an increase of $5 million since last year’s plan.
Nashville is reviewing school start times. Here’s what comes next.
City leaders are in the early stages of researching the pros and cons of changing school hours in Nashville.
Belmont University hosts summer program for local high schoolers in bid to diversify student body
Dozens of local high schoolers moved on to Belmont University’s campus this month to embark on a two-week long college immersion experience. These juniors and seniors live in the dorms, eat in the dining halls, and take dual enrollment courses.
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