At a relatively quiet and drama-free Metro Nashville Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Board Chair Sharon Gentry reaffirmed the board’s timeline to find a new district head before June. The board voted in a committee …
Nashville priority schools work to improve
Principal Justin Uppinghouse is a popular man when he roams the halls of Nashville’s Whitsitt Elementary. Like a socialite at a party, Uppinghouse is frequently stopped for a chat and a hug, only in his …
Monday Starts “Show Your Love For Teachers” Week
Monday marked a special week for Nashville educators; it was deemed “Show Your Love for Teachers” Week. The Nashville Public Education Foundation encouraged the community to go to their website to sign a virtual thank …
‘Show Your Love For Teachers’ Campaign Begins
A “Show Your Love for Teachers” campaign has gotten underway, and it’s a citywide effort to recognize and thank Nashville teachers. The Metro Council recently passed a resolution declaring the week of February 15 as …
Huge and Associates picked to lead Nashville schools director search
Consulting firm Jim Huge and Associates is expected to lead Nashville’s recruitment efforts for a new director of schools. The board unanimously voted Friday night to move forward with the firm, which was one of …
Metro School Board Hires New Firm for Superintendent Search Reboot
After months of planning how to restart its search for the next superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools, the local board of education has agreed on a new firm to hunt down candidates. A committee …
Roy Exum: ‘Chatt2.org’ Needs You Now
A diverse yet powerful panel of community leaders in Nashville delivered a letter to the Metro Nashville Board of Education last week. It was signed by some top men and women who represent a wide-ranking …
Nashville Public Education Foundation kicks off citywide ‘Show Your Love For Teachers’ campaign
The Nashville Public Education Foundation, joined by the Mayor’s Office, Metro Council and Metro Nashville Public Schools, is launching a Show Your Love for Teachers campaign – a citywide effort to recognize and thank Nashville …
