A partnership between MNPS and Vanderbilt University will study disparities in access to career and college-level courses and research how to close the gaps.
Report: Child abuse and neglect are costing Tennessee billions of dollars a year
Abuse and neglect take an enormous emotional toll on children across Tennessee. Now, a new report estimates the economic impact of child abuse, and finds it’s costing the state billions of dollars each year.
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.
TCAP appeals window opens as families of third graders try to avoid being held back
The fallout from Tennessee’s third grade standardized testing rules enters a new phase Tuesday, as families can begin appealing to the state to ask that students be advanced to fourth grade.
Metro is holding a series of public meetings on school safety and gun violence — and wants your input
The series of three community meetings on school safety and the gun violence epidemic comes in response to the Covenant School shooting.
TCAP scores show 60% of Tennessee third graders may be held back under new state law
The news arrives as many third grade parents are outraged over a law that requires third graders who do not meet the state’s standards in language arts to attend a summer school — or risk being held back from fourth grade.
The Covenant School shooting investigation is ongoing, says Metro law director, as several lawsuits seek to release the assailant’s writings
The Tennessee Firearms Association, The Tennessean newspaper and a state lawmaker are suing to make the assailant’s writings public, but parents argue they should not be released.
Tennessee is releasing third grade TCAP scores. Here’s what to know for students at risk of being held back.
Tennessee’s Department of Education is set to release scores Friday that determine whether third graders can automatically move on to fourth grade.
School counselors are critical. A federally funded program will help Lipscomb train them tuition-free.
Many Tennessee schools are operating with less counselors than recommended. Now, nearly $5 million in federal grant money will help Lipscomb University train up dozens of new counselors.
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