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public education

Checking in with Warner Elementary, two years after ‘The Promise’

Steve Haruch

September 12, 2022

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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.

Filed Under: Programs Tagged With: Education, MNPS, public education, Warner Elementary

How a Tennessee law could limit students from classroom books as teachers scramble to catalog each one

Alexis Marshall

August 17, 2022

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A new state law requires all public schools in Tennessee to post a list of materials available in their libraries. But not all districts realized the rule also applies to classroom libraries.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: libraries, public education, tennessee department of education

Gov. Lee is facing bipartisan backlash after leaked footage shows his education advisor making disparaging remarks about teachers

Jackie Llanos

July 5, 2022

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Gov. Lee did not disavow comments from his education advisor Larry Arnn, who said teachers are trained in the ‘dumbest parts of dumbest colleges’ and mocked diversity and inclusion efforts. Now, teachers across Tennessee are demanding an apology.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, charter schools, Education, hillsdale, larry arnn, public education, public schools, teachers, tnpol

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