Former library director Luanne James is suing the Rutherford County Library System six months after she was fired for refusing to relocate LGBTQ-related books.
Former MNPS teacher plans to continue bringing her concerns about grade-fixing to the Metro School Board
A former teacher in Nashville plans to take her concerns about grade-fixing to the next Metro School Board meeting. It’s a repeat appearance for Samira Hardcastle since she quit her job after she said district officials directed her to change a student’s grade – a directive she feels undermines her authority and incentives poor behavior […]
Report: Financial stress derailing learning in Tennessee, which now ranks 42nd in economic childhood well-being
A new report ranks Tennessee 42nd in economic well-being for children. Education advocates say financial stress disrupts learning for young students, and they want lawmakers to invest in early childcare programs to ease this burden.
TSU looks to sell property near John C. Tune airport to help bring in more revenue
Tennessee State University is considering selling property the school owns that is located near the John C. Tune Airport.
Free diapers, cribs for 500 Nashville families
Diapers, car seats and cribs were just a few of the items available to families free of charge at a community event held in Nashville on Wednesday. More than 500 families signed up to get these resources before organizers had to close registration, reflecting the high volume of families struggling to afford the basic necessities.
Nashville to carry on Dolly Parton’s literary legacy with ‘Imagination Library Month’
Dolly Parton provided books for more than 300 million children. Now, Nashville leaders vow to carry on her legacy with ‘Imagination Library Month’ and initiatives to improve childhood literacy.
Civil rights groups want records from school districts with plans to post the Ten Commandments
Five school districts in Tennessee are being asked to turn over public records regarding their decisions to post the Ten Commandments in schools. The request was made in letters sent by several civil rights groups to the schools districts.
Tennessee’s need for teachers inspires Belmont to partner with community colleges
Belmont University is partnering with state community colleges to create a new pathway for aspiring teachers. Students who earn their associate degree in elementary or middle school education can then continue in a four-year program at Belmont.
How some Tennessee districts are adding panic alarms for school safety
Panic alarms are becoming more common in schools, but not all Tennessee districts can afford them.
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