NPEF in the News We strive to lead and inform vital conversations in our community that help all students thrive in school. Vanderbilt collaborates with Nashville Public Education Foundation to honor exceptional educators Vanderbilt University MyVU News, 10/29/2425 MNPS teachers awarded Blue Ribbon designation The News (pg. 6), 10/24/24Interview with Blue Ribbon Teacher Award Winner Saul Calzadilla Nashville Noticias, 10/17/24Live: Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards Nashville Noticias, 10/17/24Music City Center President Receives Hall of Fame Honor Visit Music City, 9/6/24Live: Nashville Public Education Foundation Hall of Fame Nashville Noticias, 9/5/24COSECHA es galardonada por su labor en la comunidad y contribución a las escuelas Publicas de Metro Nashville Noticias, 9/5/24How Nashville Teachers Are Supporting Students With Interrupted Formal Education Nashville Scene, 9/4/24How Does NPEF Enhance Public Education? NewsChannel 5+ OpenLine, 8/29/24Nashville Public Education Foundation Releases 'Why I Teach' Documentary Nashville Scene, 7/10/24'Why I Teach': New documentary follows daily life of three Nashville teachers Tennessean, 7/10/24Celebrating the teachers who've made the greatest impact at Teacherpreneur Pitch Night NewsChannel 5, 2/28/2450 MNPS teachers awarded Blue Ribbon Designation Nashville Post, 10/26/23Metro Schools' Blue Ribbon Teachers honored NewsChannel 5, 10/24/23Nashville Public Education premia A maestros que destacan en el 2023 Nashville Noticias, 10/17/23Slideshow - Nashville Public Education Foundation adds to hall of fame Nashville Post, 9/28/23Live: Nashville Public Education Foundation Hall of Fame Nashville Noticias, 9/27/23Public Education Foundation Hall of Fame awards ceremony Tennessean, 9/27/23Happening Now: The 19th Annual Public Schools Hall of Fame Fox 17 Nashville, 9/27/23The Mayoral Candidates on Education Nashville Scene/Nashville Banner, 6/29/23Vanderbilt and Metro Schools are teaming up to study inequities in college-level course offerings - and how to address them WPLN News, 6/13/23Inside the 'waiting game' for thousands of Nashville third-graders who may be held back Tennessean, 5/11/23In Charge 2023: Education Nashville Post, 4/19/23Pitch perfect: taking you inside the 'Shark Tank' of education to solve issues in the classroom NewsChannel 5, 3/9/23School Patrol: Teachers get innovative with new ideas through entrepreneur program NewsChannel 5, 1/18/23As more teachers leave the profession, one Nashville principal focuses on keeping retention high NewsChannel 5, 1/18/23Proposed bill would increase teacher's budget for classroom supplies NewsChannel 5, 1/16/23What Will TN's New 3rd Grade Law Mean for Nashville? Tennessee Education Report, 1/11/23Bridging the digital divide: Tech Goes Home program offering students, families free laptop, training, Wi-Fi NewsChannel 5, 11/15/22MNPS program provides technology, internet access for families Main Street Nashville, 11/10/22Survey reveals public perceptions concerning Metro Nashville Public Schools WMOT, 9/23/22Nashville Public Education Foundation Polls Locals on Public Schools Nashville Scene, 9/22/22Perception of Nashville Schools Improving Tennessee Education Report, 9/21/22New Poll: How Nashvillians feel about local public schools, education politics Tennessean, 9/21/22Metro Nashville Public Schools hosts College and Career Expo for junior and senior families NewsChannel 5, 9/12/2265 Years Later: A School Bombing, A Steady Leader, And A Message Of Hope Forbes, 9/9/22Using the Child Opportunity Index in education research and decision-making diversitydatakids.org, 8/26/22Teachers can now deduct more on taxes for buying schools supplies after IRS raises limit NewsChannel 5, 8/23/22Public education advocates want Nashville to be known as a great place for kids, not just tourists WPLN News, Nashville Public Radio, 7/28/22NPEF Issues Call for Equity Metrics for Nashville Tennessee Education Report, 7/7/22Some Educators Are Being Priced Out of Their Own Communities Nashville Scene, 7/7/22TSU Scholarships Program Gets Key Moral Boost of Support The Tennessee Tribune, 6/23/22Public Schools Hall of Fame to honor educators, innovators Main Street Nashville, 6/2/22Churchwell Named to Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame, Recognized as 2022 Distinguished Alumnus The Tennessee Tribune, 5/23/22'Can you say that again?': Schools budget proposes $11k raise for bus drivers, other pay bumps Tennessean, 5/22/22In Charge 2022: Education Nashville Post, 4/23/22Supporters of TISA plan talk potential improvements NewsChannel 5, 4/22/22College-going rates for MNPS grads at a 10-year low: Program aims to fix that Fox 17 Nashville, 4/21/22STUDY: Only 44% of MNPS high school graduates enrolled in college in 2021 NewsChannel 5, 4/14/22Less than half of Nashville high school graduates enrolled in college last year, a 10-year low Tennessean, 4/14/22'Show Me My Respect': MNPS eyes pay increase for support staff in upcoming budget proposal Tennessean, 3/23/22Local Leaders Express Concerns Over Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act Nashville Scene, 3/13/22'Teachers are burnt out': MNPS employees frustrated with ongoing staff shortages Fox 17 Nashville, 3/13/22First Reactions to the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act Nashville Scene, 3/2/22Nashville's first Teacherpreneur program awards educators for breakthrough ideas Main Street Nashville, 3/1/22Nashville Chamber Education Report focuses on asking 'and how are the children?' | Opinion Tennessean, 3/1/22Initially Encouraging Tennessee Education Report, 2/24/22Lee, Schwinn unveil new K-12 funding plan Main Street Nashville, 2/24/22CEOs You Should Know: Katie Cour, President and CEO, Nashville Public Education Foundation TalkRadio 98.3 & 1510AM WLAC, 1/26/22School funding question remains in Tennessee Axios Nashville, 1/20/22We've Got Questions Tennessee Education Report, 1/15/22Worries arise about less funding for urban districts, performance bonuses in draft school funding plan Tennessean, 1/13/22Nashville teachers confronting classroom inequities through 'Teacherpreneur' program NewsChannel 5, 1/11/22A dozen Nashville teachers will try to tackle some of Metro Schools' biggest challenges Tennessean, 12/27/21Survey shows growing dissatisfaction in Nashville schools NewsChannel 5, 11/15/21Survey: Nashvillians Increasingly Dissatisfied with Public Schools Main Street Nashville, 11/15/21State Leaders Want to Hear From Parents on How to Fund Public Schools Nashville Scene, 11/9/21What Nashville's history can teach us about designing schools that work for all kids | Opinion Tennessean, 11/1/21Nashville Public Education Foundation announces 2021 Blue Ribbon Teachers Main Street Nashville, 10/28/21By Design: The Shaping of Nashville's Public Schools NewsChannel 5+ OpenLine, 10/21/21Poll: Satisfaction for Nashville public schools falters; most believe city does not prioritize youth Tennessean, 10/15/21Poll shows eroding school satisfaction Axios Nashville, 10/15/21Lawmakers considering overhauling state's funding formula for public schools NewsChannel 5, 10/15/21Nashville Voters Say Schools are Underfunded, Teachers Underpaid Tennessee Education Report, 10/14/21Gov. Lee looking to revamp how Tennessee schools are funded NewsChannel 5, 10/14/21Peabody College partners with Metro Nashville Public Schools to address educational inequities Vanderbilt Hustler, 10/9/21Lee announces review of state's education funding formula Main Street Nashville, 10/8/21MNPS announces new research partnership with Vanderbilt Nashville Post, 9/29/21Vanderbilt, Metro Nashville Public Schools launch research partnership focused on educational inequities Tennessean, 9/28/21Tennessee education advocates, clergy call for state leaders to do more to control spread of COVID-19 in schools Tennessean, 9/11/21A New Documentary Shines a Light on Nashville's Relationship with School Desegregation Nashville Scene, 9/9/21Amazon Continues to Invest in Nashville Main Street Nashville, 8/11/21Looking back at the history of inequities in MNPS schools NewsChannel 5+ OpenLine, 7/13/21Nashville Public Education Foundation to host first public screening of documentary Main Street Nashville, 7/12/21Breaking Down the Metro Nashville Public Schools Budget Nashville Scene, 7/1/21Nashville Public Education Foundation enlists local leaders, community to identify, dismantle city's inequities PRIDE Publishing Group, 7/1/21Nashville Public Education Foundation premieres documentary on segregation Main Street Nashville, 7/1/21Nashville education advocates premiere documentary tracing the history of segregation Tennessean, 6/30/21Archive