The two candidates running to be Nashville’s next mayor are on opposite ends of the political spectrum. But one thing they agree on is the need to increase enrollment in the city’s public school system.
The pros and cons of school resource officers
In the wake of The Covenant School mass shooting, safety has been top of mind for many students, parents, and school staff. One safety measure used by Metro Nashville Public Schools is school resource officers — SROs — which are staffed by the city’s police department.
Williamson County Schools calls on parents to join its ‘team approach’ to school safety
Williamson County Schools is releasing a series of videos encouraging parents to have “the talk” with their children. But not about the birds and the bees. Instead, the district is asking parents to get more involved with school safety.
Gun violence in Nashville — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
One WPLN listener asks the candidates: How are you going to protect our children at school?
Nashville affordable housing — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
WPLN asked Nashville’s mayoral candidates questions from listeners. Here’s what they had to say on affordable housing.
Metro Council approves funds for shatter-resistant glass, improved radio systems at Nashville schools after Covenant shooting
Nashville’s Metro Council has approved $6.5 million in funding to improve radio communications between schools and police and install shatter-resistant protection on glass across the district.
Gov. Bill Lee signs law to fund school security. Activists say it doesn’t address the root of the problem.
Gov. Bill Lee signed on Wednesday what he says is the first response to the Covenant School shooting. It’s a school safety package that opponents say does not address the real issue.
‘They’re letting us die’: Nashville high schoolers demand that lawmakers strengthen gun laws after the Covenant shooting
This Is Nashville made space for local high schoolers to share their reactions to the Covenant School shooting and what they want lawmakers to do about it.
Tennessee House Republicans expel 2 young Black Democrats for gun protests after Covenant School shooting
Protesters are gathering Thursday morning ahead of the vote to expel three Democratic lawmakers. The Democrats are accused of disrupting House proceedings to call for new gun laws following a deadly mass shooting at the Covenant School.
Tennessee’s Senate Speaker signals openness to red flag law
Tennessee Senate Speaker Randy McNally says he’d support removing guns from people who may pose a threat to themselves or the public, commonly known as red flag laws.
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