Sunday, February 17 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-02-17 23:30:06 GMT
One of the biggest issues expected to come up next year in the state capitol is one that could impact your child's education. State lawmakers are going to consider a school voucher program, which wouldMore >>
One of the biggest issues expected to come up next year in the state capitol is one that could impact your child's education. More >>
Sunday, February 17 2013 6:29 PM EST2013-02-17 23:29:20 GMT
A task force appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to study how to start a school voucher program has finalized its recommendations but couldn't reach consensus on many key aspects, such as the amount of the vouchers or...More >>
A task force appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to study how to start a school voucher program has finalized its recommendations but couldn't reach consensus on many key aspects, such as the amount of the vouchers or the scale of the program.More >>
NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -
Gov. Bill Haslam says he wants to start small with a school voucher system and go from there.
The governor proposed the plan during his State of the State address Monday. His plan stipulates that only 5,000 students would be eligible for vouchers next year. Over the following three years, the eligibility would grow to 20,000 students.
Haslam said the goal is to do what's best for students first, school systems next.
"Ultimately, we're most concerned about students, not systems. We took that into play, and that's why we said let's grow into this and see what happens. And if it works, and students get a better experience, and districts overall improve then I think we can grow it from there," Haslam said.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:36 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:36:02 GMT
A Metro police officer was involved in a crash Wednesday evening while responding to an emergency call. The officer's patrol vehicle collided into an SUV about 7 p.m. at the intersection of North 12thMore >>
A Metro police officer was involved in a crash Wednesday evening while responding to an emergency call.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:04 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:04:34 GMT
A person was hit Thursday morning in Green Hills outside of Hillsboro High School. The incident happened just before 7 a.m. on Hillsboro Pike near Abbott Martin Road.The severity of the person's injuriesMore >>
A girl and another person were hit by a vehicle Thursday morning in Green Hills outside of Hillsboro High School.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:58:00 GMT
A woman who went to prison in the 1970s for having her husband killed is now accused of plotting a hit on her own daughter, and police say they foiled her latest alleged scheme just in time. Frieda Pontune,More >>
A woman who went to prison in the 1970s for having her husband killed is now accused of plotting a hit on her own daughter, and police say they foiled her latest alleged scheme just in time.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:54:25 GMT
If you live in Murfreesboro, your child might be starting school at a different time next year. School officials have approved two new start times: 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. More >>
If you live in Murfreesboro, your child might be starting school at a different time next year.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:32:55 GMT
A Rutherford County judge came face-to-face with an angry man who had previously appeared in his courtroom. The man had lost his home in foreclosure and blamed the judge in the confrontation at a HobbyMore >>
A Rutherford County judge came face-to-face with an angry man who had previously appeared in his courtroom. The man had lost his home in foreclosure and blamed the judge in the confrontation at a Hobby Lobby store.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:19:38 GMT
Police busted a drug deal in progress but learned there was a substantial amount of drugs stashed at two other locations. They said the suspect, Alan Gonzalez, led them to marijuana hidden across Nashville. More >>
Police busted a drug deal in progress but learned there was a substantial amount of drugs stashed at two other locations.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:40 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:40:39 GMT
A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after three young girls said he assaulted them on a school bus. Lawrence County officials started looking into allegations after complaints from other girls.More >>
A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after three young girls said he assaulted them on a school bus.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:29 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:29:55 GMT
Angela Riley
Angela Riley lapses in and out of a coma eleven days after she was struck by a hit and run driver. The 25-year-old Decatur Georgia woman, was visiting Nashville the weekend of May.11 for a bacheloretteMore >>
Angela Riley is still lapsing in and out of a coma 11 days after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:35 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:35:15 GMT
A member of the royal family is coming to Music City on Thursday. Prince Edward will be in town to promote his charity, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. More >>
A member of the royal family is coming to Music City on Thursday. Prince Edward will be in town to promote his charity, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. More >>
Gov. Bill Haslam
