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The policy change is the result of new state laws passed after The Covenant School shooting in March.
WSMV4 uncovered the number of third graders who were held back due to their TCAP scores.
The voucher program is dubbed the Education Freedom Scholarship Act.
These hub stops will be at common gathering places near Nolensville neighborhoods (pools, playgrounds, etc.).
Stem Prep and Intrepid say they can’t ignore outside issues, like the childcare crisis in Davidson County when it comes to trying to keep teachers in the classroom. So while they’re tackling the issue differently, they say the ultimate goal is the same.
The university said it is not an active shooter situation and there are no injuries.
Some Tennessee lawmakers are pushing for more mental health resources in schools
“Figure out how to resolve the problem and move forward so our kids can have stability, so they can build friendships with other children, build friendships with the teachers, and build friendships with the people that they interact with every day.”
Rezoning would occur during the 2025-26 school year for elementary and high schools and 2026-27 for middle schools.
The special-called meeting took place Tuesday night.
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Instructors gave them various tips on handling threats to increase chance of survival.
The Sumner County Commission voted to transfer $15.8 million from the school system's reserve funds for stadium upgrades.
The school district is proposing the punishment to deter school threats.
Agents Steve Murphy and Javier Pena were there with VirTra in part of the 2023 Rise Above Speaker Series, NARCOS: Capturing Pablo.
Budget Committee approves resolution to move funds from school system’s reserve fund to pay for stadium repairs.
The County Commission’s Education Committee approved the school system’s plans; budget committee is next before the full commission votes.
The students will help C.J. learn how to do his job.
The project was a partnership with the Missouri Valley Conference and United Way during the league’s media day.
The university’s SGA met with members of Governor Bill Lee’s cabinet to discuss ways they can move forward to put a plan in place.
The contest prompted students ages eight to 18 to present their ideas for making the city a better place.
Metro Nashville Police said six of the threats were called in by students.
The mother of three said she was acting on instincts when she let the class enter her home.
The non-profit group made the decision after MNPS sent a communication to parents regarding protocols for school threats.
A bipartisan committee will review all federal education money the state receives and determine if the expectations accompanying the money benefits the state.
“Changing children’s lives is the goal of a transformational gift for dyslexia education and research.”
Metro Nashville Police said a ninth grade student face charges in connection with the false calls.
A student was taken into custody without incident after bringing a weapon to school.
State providing $57M to create the university’s new Flight Operations Center in Bedford County.
Resolution asks state lawmakers to require training for substitute teachers.
MNPS high schools currently have the earliest start time in the country, Freddie O'Connell said.
The new school would replace the current Percy Priest Elementary building.
Board of Education moves $15.5 million from reserve funds to pay for stadium renovations at four schools.
School officials expect to have 10,000 more students in the system in five years.
The students who allegedly made the threat were identified and will not be allowed to return to the school.
Prospective employees are invited to network with hiring managers on Sept. 15 at the Coleman Park Community Center.
Three grants will be awarded: $5,000 for first prize, $2,500 for second prize and $1,000 for third prize.
The new proposal will guarantee admission for Tennessee students who meet academic criteria.
Bleachers were closed after an engineer’s inspection following the collapse of the visiting sideline bleachers at Beech.
The $2.9 million grant will help improve internet service in the area surrounding the North Nashville college.
A bus driver shortage caused the school system to cancel a bus route for two days this week.
Metro Schools inspected the bleachers at all of its schools after parts of four stadiums in Sumner County were closed for repairs.
MNPS says they’re working to fill job vacancies.
The stadium is the fourth in the Sumner County Schools system to have a portion of its bleachers closed after an engineer inspection.
Classes will be delayed to 9 a.m. on Thursday to allow repair crews to fix the problem and get the building cooled down.
The Board of Education approved the contract with Solar Tint on consent for MNPS facilities.
Director discusses policy to inspect bleachers regularly, spending program to keep schools safe.
But WSMV4 Investigates discovered that the change in law blocks access to some basic information about school security, that until recently the state and some school districts routinely provided through public records requests.
The security company hired by The Covenant School says they’ve been training all summer for the upcoming school year.
Since students have returned to classes, there was low usage of the hotspots available and the funding was no longer available for them, according to the spokesperson.
A $2,500 stipend will be offered for select teaching positions.