Metro schools director search, take two, got formally under way last week with the first meeting of a citizen’s task force made up of a diverse and deep group of Nashvillians. Already, it seems like …
Second Nashville superintendent search restarts Friday
The first step in Nashville’s second search for a new director of schools will kick off Friday with its task force nailing down a timeline and discussing its purpose. Helping host and lead the 17-member …
Brenda Wynn joins Nashville education foundation board
Davidson County Clerk Brenda Wynn has joined the Nashville Public Education Foundation’s board of directors. Wynn is a longtime civic leader and graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools, according to a news release from the foundation. …
Unity of purpose key to attracting next MNPS director
Moving the MNPS superintendent search forward through the mayor’s new task force is a good step for letting the community and potential candidates know that Nashville is ready for a new public schools leader. Mayor …
Barry helps steer Nashville schools director search
A 17-member task force will help guide the search for Nashville’s next schools director, Mayor Megan Barry and the Metro school board announced Monday. Barry’s office and the Nashville Public Education Foundation will co-chair the …
Nashville school revamps director search
Nashville Public Education Foundation Executive Director and CEO Shannon Hunt said there are few things more important than finding a new superintendent. “There’s a lot to discuss about how we can be most helpful,” she …
Nashville schools lay out plan to target ELL needs
A recent report by the Nashville Public Education Foundation also shows the number of ELL students will grow. Metro Schools has seen its English-language learner population grow by more than 50 percent since 2009. District officials …
Boxes sent to every school to discuss Project RESET
The Nashville Public Education Foundation has sent a gift to every school in the district to help jump-start the next meeting within the building. The box is part of the foundation’s Project RESET initiative that …
Project RESET exhibit adds more dates
“While there is often a perception that there is considerable disagreement in Nashville about how to best strengthen and improve our schools, we’re actually seeing great unanimity around the top priorities the city should tackle,” …
Keep Nashville runoff election focused on what counts
The next mayor will be elected before the Metro school board selects a new superintendent. The mayor and superintendent should be partners who continue to work on building academic achievement gains and address the challenges of a …
