The plan’s top investments include education and city maintenance — such as upgrades to fire stations, libraries and greenways. It also devotes around $39 million to transit needs and $25 million toward early investments into the East Bank development.
Science backs Mayor O’Connell’s later school start time policy. Critics say it’s a logistics problem.
Since his election in September, Mayor Freddie O’Connell has announced that pushing back school start times is a cornerstone of the education policy he is promoting. He and others around the country have been trying to stress that teenagers aren’t lazy or to blame for getting too little sleep. It’s science.
Nashville’s Metro Council jumps right into business in its first meeting of the term
Nashville’s newly elected Metro Council wasted no time, as it kicked off its term Tuesday night.
Summer school kicks off in Nashville as the third grade retention law continues to frustrate parents
For some parents, the promise of free childcare is exciting. But for others — namely, the parents of third graders — the program feels like an imposition.
MNPS would receive an additional $100M in proposed budget, but Nashville teachers union says subs are getting left out
Nashville Mayor John Cooper is proposing an additional $100 million dollars for Metro Schools next year. A group that represents Nashville teachers said they’re glad for the investment, but that some education workers still need better pay.
Nashville’s mayor proposes two new school buildings and a major renovation in capital spending plan
Nashville Mayor John Cooper outlined his priorities for building and renovation projects at a press conference Thursday.
How Metro Schools is balancing safety and student needs
“Amid all of this increased school security, folks have been talking about the school-to-prison pipeline,” said education reporter Kelsey Beyeler on Monday’s episode of This Is Nashville. Beyeler recently wrote for the Nashville Scene about how MNPS is trying to address the mental and behavioral needs of students while also stepping up security.
State charter commission approves Tennessee Nature Academy, overriding MNPS board
The commission voted 5-3 to approve Tennessee Nature Academy, despite the executive director recommending against it, citing “uncertain, unpredictable finances.”
Checking in with Warner Elementary, two years after ‘The Promise’
Warner Elementary Arts Magnet School in East Nashville was among the worst schools in the state. Two years, later it managed to completely turn itself around. We talk to the principal and parents to learn why.
A month into the school year, Metro Schools is trying to fill hundreds of vacancies
At a recruiting event, dozens of applicants were recommended for hire right away.
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