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Tomorrow is the start of a new school year for Metro Nashville Public Schools! Hey Nashville newsletter editor and MNPS second-grade parent Margaret Kingsbury is joined by MNPS Teacher of the Year Natalie Williams to talk about school safety, funding cuts, and how parents can give their kiddos the best year possible. Vote for City Cast Nashville as Best Podcast in the Nashville Scene's 2025 Best of Nashville awards! You must vote in 20 categories for your vote to count. Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 4th episode: Overlook Maps Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville   Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Dan talks immigration, MNPS settlement, and Rep Tim Burchett calls to weigh in on Epstein files| aired on Wednesday July 23, 2025 on Nashville Morning News with Dan MandisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1. “Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in Decedent Human Brains” (Nature Medicine, 2024)   This study confirms the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in human brain tissue, particularly the frontal cortex. Researchers used pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) and electron microscopy to analyze postmortem samples, finding polyethylene (PE) as the dominant plastic type. Brain tissue exhibited significantly higher plastic concentrations than the liver or kidney, with even greater MNP accumulation in individuals diagnosed with dementia. The findings raise concerns about potential neuroinflammation and long-term neurological effects, though causality remains unproven.   2. “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Atheromas and Cardiovascular Events” (New England Journal of Medicine, 2024)   This study investigates the presence of microplastics in atherosclerotic plaques and their potential role in cardiovascular disease. Analyzing carotid artery plaques from patients undergoing endarterectomy, researchers found polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in 58.4% of plaques. Patients with MNP-containing plaques had a 4.53 times higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death over a three-year follow-up. The study also linked MNP presence to elevated inflammatory markers (IL-18, IL-1β, TNF-α, IL-6), suggesting that microplastics might exacerbate cardiovascular disease progression.

Send us a text Please Support Our Show❤️https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88DP4YMVETHFQAdvertise with us:https://theliteracyview.com/contact/Join our Facebook Group✅https://www.facebook.com/share/g/msdoTSwSiQvbtUW9/?mibextid=qtnXGeEmail us: FaithandJudy@gmail.comThe One About…Report Cards: Parents are in the Dark“When parents are in the know, they take action.” – Sonya Thomas Time Magazine:https://time.com/6308834/american-parents-how-their-kids-doing-in-school/ Nashville Propel:Article talks about a white paper released by Nashville Propel in June: Because of positive report cards, 78% of the Nashville parents surveyed believe their kids are reading at grade level. Meanwhile, data reveals that only 28.5% of students across MNPS—and only 19.6% of Black students—are. (MNPS stands for Metro Nashville Public Schools.)https://www.tennessean.com/story/opinion/columnists/2024/06/03/nashville-public-schools-literacy-crisis-affects-black-parents/73925657007/ Faith Borkowsky's books: "If Only I Would Have Known..." (3-in-1 Edition): What I wish the Pediatrician, the Preschool Teacher, and the Librarian would have told me about Language, Literacy, and Dyslexiahttps://a.co/d/6wTSSGv Failing Students or Failing Schools?: A Parent's Guide to Reading Instruction and Interventionhttps://a.co/d/aR6cPhR Special Guest, Dr. Irene DariaWebsite:www.StepstoReading.com Book:I Didn't Believe Himhttps://a.co/d/6tX7qLB Irene Daria on X: @StepstoReading Support the Show.The Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education.

On the anniversary of the landmark report that started public education in our city, we take a look at the complex machine that Nashville's school district has become. Plus, the local news for August 26, 2024 and a WPLN reporter announces an exciting new project. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

School starts tomorrow, and Hey Nashville newsletter editor Margaret Kingsbury — our token parent — grabbed some time with Metro Nashville Public Schools director Dr. Adrienne Battle to ask questions submitted by MNPS parents and get the scoop on the changes, challenges, and opportunities coming with the 2024-2025 academic year. Thanks to Tecovas, our Western wear faves, for being our exclusive launch sponsor! What do you want to know from our local officials? Email us, and we'll try to get you answers! Need to register to vote for the November election? Visit govotetn.com. Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. 

The conventional methods of management and discipline rely heavily on removing struggling students from the classroom — putting them even further behind. And this discipline disproportionately affects students of color.But educators and researchers have been developing ways to avoid the school-to-prison pipeline — a lot of these fall under the umbrella of “restorative practices.” So what are these restorative practices? And how is the attempt to implement them in MNPS going?This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay.Guests:  Laura Fittz, Ph.D. Candidate, Vanderbilt University  Daren Dickson, Chief Culture Officer, Valor Collegiate Academies Mary-Owen Holmes, Teacher at Glencliff High School; Facilitator, The Peace Team Further Reading and ListeningFor additional information about the use of restorative justice, you can listen to past This is Nashville episodes including "Restorative practices in the legal system" and our profile on Dr. Rich Milner, the Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair of Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Vanderbilt University.

On Today's Show "It (TV) was my junk food, but also it was my in with the kids to be able to talk about pop culture, to know all the little nuances and jokes about the cultural zeitgeist things.” - Dan SantatMedia and stories around us around us are more than just entertainment. They provide a common space, a piece of the world around us that connects us to others. We learn from these stories, shape our own views and ideas, and listen to and share these ideas with others. Dan Santat, a son of Thai immigrants in rural SoCal, found solace and belonging in the storytelling of 80's TV shows and movies, connecting with others' experiences and perspectives. His fascination with storytelling coupled with his talent for drawing led him on a journey of self-discovery that would ultimately diverge from the career path his parents had urged him to pursue.In this episode, Dan shares openly about his fraught relationship with his dad. Dan's honesty is humorous and nostalgic and real all at once. He talks about the freedoms and limitations of growing up in the 1980s and how they helped him discover a passion for storytelling as a means of communicating. Dan also tells us about his experience of embracing art, despite his parents' differing expectations, and how his journey has impacted the messages he imparts to students he meets today.***Connect with Jordan and The Reading Culture @thereadingculturepod and subscribe to our newsletter at thereadingculturepod.com/newsletter. ***In his reading challenge, "Profound Panels" Dan wants listeners to embrace the hidden wisdom in the medium that first sparked his love of storytelling: comics.You can find his list and all past reading challenges at thereadingculturepod.com.This episode's Beanstack Featured Librarian is Connie Sharpe from Metro Nashville Public Schools. She told us about the importance of the connection between administrators and librarians. ContentsChapter 1 - Thai in SoCal (2:25)Chapter 2 - Crime Fighting (vehicle here) (6:55)Chapter 3 - The Trial and Death of Socrates (12:59)Chapter 4 - A Book About Dan (21:04)Chapter 5 - Passing on Heritage (and advice) (24:09)Chapter 6 - A Storyteller's Legacy (31:03)Chapter 7 - Profound Panels (34:17)Chapter 8 - Beanstack Featured Librarian (35:40)Links The Reading Culture Dan Santat Dan Santat | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Beanstack resources to build your community's reading culture Longlist for National Book Award for Young People's Literature Shane (movie) - Dan's dad's favorite movie before moving to America X-Men (comics that changed Dan's life) Flowers in the Attic (how were we allowed to read this at such a young age?!) The Trial and Death of Socrates (a critical book for Dan) The Replacements (Dan's show on Disney) Kung Fu: The Movie (starring David Carradine…hmmm) Dan's acceptance speech at Caldecott-Newbery banquet A conversation about “Drawn Together” by Dan and Minh Lê American Born Chinese (a book that is very important for Dan) Dan Santat Dan Santat | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree Connie Sharp at MNPS (this week's featured librarian) The Reading Culture on Instagram (for giveaways and bonus content) Host: Jordan Lloyd BookeyProducer: Jackie Lamport and Lower Street MediaScript Editors: Josia Lamberto-Egan, Jackie Lamport, Jordan Lloyd Bookey

Esohe Roland grew up in Nashville, TN and received both her Bachelors and Masters in the Middle Tennessee area. She has a heart and mind for educating. She got her start in the education field in the Metro Nashville Public School system and was also a student in MNPS throughout middle and high school. Her passion for education has led her to write her first book, "Dear First Year Teacher" She saw the decrease in teacher retention and wrote this book in hopes to assist in turning the teacher retention rates around. She aims to help all first-year teachers have a successful year. Not only to have a successful year but also an effective first year that will lead to many more years in the education field.

 It's been a minute since our last episode … sorry to keep you waiting to hear just why Bailey on Greenwood Avenue was shut down, but I couldn't explain how Bailey closed without the help of Principal Christian Sawyer and Dr. Alan Coverstone who was the Director of the iZone in MNPS and the administrator who got the ball rolling for the Bailey transformation – and those two guys are tough to pin down.   Once we got to talking, I was fascinated by the way Christian and Alan reflected on their experience with Bailey, taking responsibility, not blaming anybody else, but still speaking forthrightly about systemic blind spots, racism, and the political ecology of the district and the state that made it extremely difficult to set a course and stick with it.  As we've said from the very beginning, this is both object lesson and cautionary tale.This is the final episode of Season 1.   In the second season, slated to drop as school reopens in September, we'll be thinking about lessons learned.  We won't leave Bailey behind, but we'll be bringing other schools and other educators into dialogue with the Bailey team and the Bailey experience.  Look for us then as we think more about what teaming looks like in elementary or secondary schools, as we consider the ups and downs of teacher residencies, as we explore how committed educators are able to focus on what's possible despite systemic constraints, and more from families and students.  If you have an idea you'd like to have us explore or some ways you and your colleagues have found to focus on the relations and responsibility that have to be at the center of our educational efforts, please drop a note to chasingbaileypod@gmail.com.   We would love to hear from you!   :00       Introduction,  Barbara Stengel04:00   Bailey and the iZone: Dr. Alan Coverstone, Director of the iZone08:23   Expectations and developments in the first year: Coverstone; Dr. Christian Sawyer, Executive Principal11:00   Hiring teachers of color: Coverstone, Sawyer            14:00   Changes in the second year, teaming and teachers of color:  Coverstone, Sawyer, Stengel19:20   “The Plan” throws a wrench into the Bailey progress:  Stengel, Sawyer, Coverstone21:45   The decision is made to close Bailey and the Bailey experiment unwinds:  Stengel, Sawyer, Coverstone27:55   Commentary on the importance and effectiveness of relational pedagogy:  Stengel28:50   After Bailey closed:  Stengel29:30   But why?                        Administrative failure to understand what was happening                        Fix-it mindset vs. relational perspective                        Short-termism                        Systemic pushback                        Racism                        Leader's naivete64:20   Wrap-up and lead in Chasing Bailey, Season 2.  Barbara Stengel, Christian Sawyer In this eighth episode, there are references to a variety of social, educational and historical news and commentary. You can find sources to find out more about these at our website:  www.chasingbaileypod.com.Chasing Bailey is a podcast about a group of teachers, leaders, and others who dedicated themselves to changing the fortunes of a failing middle school in Nashville TN from 2012 to 2016. They succeeded, but their achievement was bittersweet. In 2016, the district closed that school. Still, those who were there knew they had stumbled onto something special, some important educational truths that might help all of us find our way out of the morass that COVID 19 has left us in. Our Host is Barb Stengel, a retired professor of educational practice at Vanderbilt University's Peabody College. She is a self-described fan of the Bailey experiment.Between 2012 and 2016, Barb spent one day a week at Bailey, coordinating the school's collaboration with Peabody, and serving as an informal cheerleader while also learning from this remarkable effort. She knew early on it was a story worth telling. So over the past year, Barb has spent time with dozens of staff, students, parents, and district administrators who were eager to talk about their experiences.  This episode was edited and co-produced by Brenna Fallon.   The executive producer is Dr. Lowery Woodall, Millersville University of Pennsylvania. Our theme music is Midnight Blues by lemonmusicstudio.  Occasional music for this episode includes Blues Vibes by Michael Kobrin.  (Music available on Pixabay.) This is the final episode of the first season of Chasing Bailey.  New episodes will be released as the 2023 school year begins.   We plan on two episodes a month. You can find the entire first season on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, and Stitcher, and nearly anywhere else you find your podcasts. If you appreciate what you hear, please subscribe to Chasing Bailey, leave us a review, share with your friends by word of mouth, and post on social media.   Follow us onInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/chasing_bailey/    Twitter:           https://twitter.com/chasing_baileyTiktok:            https://www.tiktok.com/@chasing_baileyFacebook:       https://www.facebook.com/Chasing-Bailey-107279178665337/ More information is available at www.chasingbaileypod.com/home. We look forward to your comments and questions at Chasingbaileypod@gmail.com.

It's been an unusual few years for Metro Nashville Public Schools. In this interview, we check in with Dr. Joe Gordon, Coordinator of School Counseling, and Dr. Mary Crnobori, the Coordinator of Trauma-Informed Schools, to find out what challenges the students, families and educators of MNPS are facing, and what's being done to meet those challenges. For example, hear about the MNPS Advocacy Center - one of the resources being used to meet those needs! The Advocacy Center is a fully staffed regulation space and includes an array of intentionally designed strategies to promote social emotional and behavioral health and wellness for all MNPS elementary-aged students. The Advocacy Center Coach is an emotional regulation coach who works to help students successfully navigate life's ups and downs. The Advocacy Center Coach works to: build caring relationships with students, preventatively teach important skills such as learning to manage and regulate emotions and behavior, and provide individualized support on-the-spot when needed to help students handle stressors or strong emotions such as frustration or sadness.  Want more info? Check out these videos!  Advocacy Center Overview Advocacy Center Strategies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers, commentators, expertsand/or hosts. They do not explicitly or necessarily reflect, nor represent Stronger Than My Father, Inc.policy or the views held by this channel or Stronger Than My Father, Inc. Podcast.Stronger Than My Father, Inc. cannot be held accountable for all or any views expressed during thispodcast.Fran Bush is running for Mayor of Nashville. From Fran's website:FRAN KNOWS NASHVILLE...Nashville native and a graduate of MNPS schools and the illustrious Tennessee State University with a Bachelors of Science and a Graduate Degree in Healthcare Administration & PlanningFRAN IS AN ADVOCATE OF EDUCATION...Owner and Director of Model Kids Learning Academy and two satellite campuses where quality childcare services are provided for our neediest families and for our growing communityFRAN IS A PROVEN LEADER...Homeowner's Association President for over twenty years and presently of two newly constructed communitiesA past member of the Metropolitan Nashville School Board for 4 yearsWorked alongside past, and current, Council Members to support positive changes and growth to avoid any negative impacts that could harm the wellbeing of our communityFRAN IS A FAMILY WOMAN...An excited, proud and very busy mom of 5 sons all who have graduated from MNPS schools; with the exception of the youngest son who is currently a Junior at Hillsboro High School. Fran, and her AMAZING husband, Wayne have been together for 30 yearswww.franbushformayor.comFind out more about Stronger Than My Father and get involved at:www.strongerthanmyfather.org#causes #dad #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #dogood #education #familytime #father #fatherhood #fatherless #fatherlessdaughters #giveback #grief #griefsupport #healing #help #mentalhealth #momlife #motherhood #motherwound #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofits #parenting #parents #selfhealers #support #therapy #traumacore #volunteer

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NPT producer Jerome Moore talks with Director of Metro Nashville Public Schools, Dr. Adrienne Battle. This conversation unpacks the challenges and outcomes of leading Metro Nashville Public Schools during a pandemic while also addressing how to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in Metro Nashville Schools. Watch full interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/NfImgGcR030 A Slice of the Community Exclusively on Nashville Public Television.

Recorded live on Wednesday evening before the third round of the playoffs, we discuss the Division I quarterfinals and Division II semifinals, name a new Miracle Auto Group Player of the Week and discuss Metro Nashville's announcement for new playing fields for MNPS schools. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/615preps/support

The economy of Vancouver Island has been studied and the results are included in a report from MNP. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with MNPs Senior Economist Susan Mowbray about the State of the Island Economy Report

Expanding access to alternative forms of schooling is central to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's education plans. The Educational Savings Account Program gives families access to vouchers that allow students in Davidson and Shelby counties to use money designated for public schooling and apply it to tuition at alternative institutions like private schools, in addition to other approved expenses. The act that created the program was passed in 2019, but it has been challenged in court. In today's episode, we discuss the status of the program and talk to parents about why they might, or might not, opt to use the voucher program. But first, we check hear the latest on Metro Nashville's community-based efforts around violence reduction. Guests: Paige Pfleger, WPLN criminal justice reporter Mariah Timms, justice reporter, The Tennessean Tanya Coats, president, Tennessee Education Association Shaka Mitchell, director of state strategy and advocacy, Tennessee Federation for Children Emily Masters, MNPS District 3 representative Trisha Lucente, Parents' Choice Tennessee Jason Sparks, MNPS parent

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.09.07.507054v1?rss=1 Authors: de Vincentiis, S., Baggiani, M., Merighi, F., Cappello, V., Lopane, J., Di Caprio, M., Costa, M., Mainardi, M., Onorati, M., Raffa, V. Abstract: Mechanical stimulation modulates neural development and neuronal activity. In a previous study, we proposed magnetic nano-pulling as a tool to generate active forces. By loading neural cells with magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), a precise force vector is remotely generated through static magnetic fields. In the present study, human neural stem cells (NSCs) were subjected to a standard differentiation protocol, in the presence or absence of nano-pulling. Under mechanical stimulation, we found an increase in the length of the neural processes which showed an enrichment in microtubules, endoplasmic reticulum, and mitochondria. A stimulation lasting up to 52 days induced a strong remodelling at the level of synapse density and a re-organization of the neuronal network, halving the time required for the maturation of neural precursors into neurons. We then injected the MNP-loaded NSCs into mouse spinal cord slices, demonstrating that nano-pulling stimulates the elongation of the NPC processes and modulates their orientation even in an ex vivo model system. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first evidence showing that active mechanical stimuli can guide the outgrowth of NSCs transplanted into the spinal cord tissue. Our findings suggest that MNPs play an important role in neuronal maturation which could be applied in regenerative medicine. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by PaperPlayer

Safer schools is a community organization working towards safer alternatives to school police officers and advancing the social, emotional, & intellectual development of all MNPS students. Support DDC's educational and community impact by becoming a supporter: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=D9ZS6PAJHVJLC Website: https://www.deepdishconversations.com/ Follow on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepdishconvos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishconvos/ Subscribe Via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeromeMooreCommunityChangers and advancing the social, emotional, & intellectual development of all MNPS students. Support DDC's educational and community impact by becoming a supporter: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=D9ZS6PAJHVJLC Website: https://www.deepdishconversations.com/ Follow on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepdishconvos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepdishconvos/ Subscribe Via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeromeMooreCommunityChangers Original release date: 09/02/2021

It's back-to-school season! Big box stores have put out special school supplies displays, and the airwaves are full of commercials for backpacks, clothes and markers. It's a pretty familiar phenomenon, but it's also impossible to deny that a lot has changed about education over the past few years, from the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic to new laws that impact what can be taught in the classroom. What is this time of year — this year — like for Middle Tennessee's teachers? To learn more, we're joined by educators and MNPS officials. But first, we'll hear from our newsroom about the results of yesterday's election. Guests:  Blaise Gainey, WPLN News political reporter Julia Ritchey, WPLN News afternoon news editor Laura Delgado, Program Director of the Pionero Scholars Program at the Lipscomb College of Education Daven Oglesby, exceptional education teacher at Lakeview Elementary Design Center Susan Strasinger, teacher at Hillsboro High School Michele Sheriff, President of the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association Dr. Mason Bellamy, Chief of Academics and Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools

Tragedy in Texas, a cruel decision by MNPS, "sharkcano" in the Pacific, and Mark's three favorite things in Italy—hear it all on this episode of Decaf!

Candidate for the MNPS School Board in District 4, Hermitage, and Old Hickory communities, More Funding for MNPS, Whole Child Support, Investing in Teachers & Staff, Covid and Learning Loss.

School Board District 4, Hermitage, and Old Hickory communities, Public vs Charter, Partisan Elections, MNPS, Critical Race Theory, School Funding, Leadership

Chef Patrick is back on the mic, and this time he is joined by Chef Ryan Yarnell, Nutrition Services Chef with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). Listen in as they discuss how MNPS has continued to serve students despite staffing shortages, supply-chain issues, and more.

This week's episode is dedicated to all the music educators who are making a positive impact in schools all over the world! I had the honor of interviewing award-winning music teacher Franklin Willis to learn about his journey in education, how Music came into his life, the importance of culturally relevant teaching in the music classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Franklin's work, you can visit his website at fwillismusic.com or follow him on Instagram (@fwillismusic and @princerhythmcompany). BIO: For more than a decade, educator, and leader, Franklin Willis has served the students and families of the Metro Nashville Public Schools community. Through music, Willis has educated, mentored, and developed young minds to be forward thinking contributors to society. A servant leader specializing in authentic culturally relevant teaching, empowering student contributions, and developing teachers to reach their full capacity, Willis finds true joy when at the service of others. As Elementary Music Coach for MNPS, he equips teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. This includes shepherding colleagues and teachers through the reality's students are faced with around equity, inclusion and racism. Through his work, he has developed a passion in the cultivation of musicianship for young minds as every child has musical potential and deserves a music teacher who will see the best in them. Willis believes that music education is a vital tool to teach students about other cultures, create community, and inspire a love for learning. Willis consistently uses his network to provide opportunities for students to utilize their passion for music for all to see. This includes producing music videos and stadium performances at CMA Fest, a four-day music festival in Nashville, TN. Willis has created and facilitated professional development sessions for music teachers of all grade levels sharing his unique and relevant teaching practices. He consistently collaborates with colleagues, community organizations, local businesses, colleges, and universities to advocate for the importance of music education in our schools as well as developing curriculum that will lead to higher engagement from students. Through his work Willis has received national recognition for his commitment to student learning, his passion for the profession and his innovative teaching practices. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. ('16, '18, '19). Willis is a children's book author and graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Music in 2009. In 2012, he earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Belmont University. Most recently Willis completed the Education Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/identitytalk4educators/support

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Suzanna Best, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee, who highlights their 75th anniversary and the news that they will be offering $0.75 student admission for all Tennessee students starting in January 2022. During the interview, Suzanna talks about their mission to open every mind to the wonders of science and innovation, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. She spotlights some of the exhibits and their new arboretum that commemorates their milestone anniversary and expands learning opportunities beyond their four walls, talks about ways to get involved and much more.Adventure Science Center's mission is to open every mind to the wonders of science and innovation, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.Revenue earned from events, admission, memberships, sponsorships, and donations help support our mission and ensure that we can continue offering incredible community programs like free admission for all MNPS students and our Curiosity Membership level which is a subsidized membership for families who participate in certain government assistance programs.We're also excited to announce that – in celebration of our 75th anniversary – we will be offering $0.75 student admission for all TN students starting in January. We're hopeful that we can continue this program and potentially expand it beyond 2022. We've also developed an arboretum that commemorates our milestone anniversary and expands learning opportunities beyond our four walls. Through a series of QR codes and interpretive signage, the 75th Anniversary Arboretum provides free learning opportunities about the good of trees and serves as a catalyst for telling the story of the Bass Street Community – Nashville's first free black neighborhood – which resides partially on our site.Learn more:Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/AdventureScienceCenterTwitter:                  https://twitter.com/adventuresciWebsite:                adventuresci.orgOther:                    https://twitter.com/adventuresci

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Scott Campbell, Executive Director of Persist Nashville, along with Melissa Watkins, Persist Coach, who both highlight the nonprofit and their efforts to empower Nashville graduates to earn a college degree. During the interview, Scott and Melissa discuss their programs and city-based approach to college persistence, their impact on more than 1,700 Nashville graduates including over 1/3 of the graduating Class of 2021, and their new Persist Career where businesses can work with the nonprofit to set up job shadowing tours for college students, serve as professional mentors, and provide meaningful work experience to Nashville students.Only 27% of Metro Nashville students are earning a college degree (2yr, 4yr, and Technical).  Our vision is to double the rate of college graduates from Nashville.This year we have served over 1752 Nashville graduates including over 1/3 of the graduating Class of 2021.  We have partnerships with MNPS, 5 charter high schools, and the YMCA Black and Latino Achievers programs.This year we launched Persist Career and we are looking for more business partners to support this work.  Nashville businesses can work with us to set up job shadowing tours for college students, serve as professional mentors, and provide meaningful work experience to Nashville students.  If you want to partner check out our website or email partner@persistnashville.orgLearn more:Facebook:              https://www.facebook.com/PersistNashTwitter:                  https://twitter.com/PersistNashWebsite:                https://www.persistnashville.org/Instagram:             https://www.instagram.com/persistnashville/

A questionable financial deal from MNPS, vaccine proof required for Shake Shack, Olympics thoughts, and celebrity double-threats.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jennifer Bell, Director of the Academies of Nashville and Career and Technical Education at Metro Nashville Public Schools, who highlights their 35 academies with their 12 zoned high schools, which are built on the foundations of college and career readiness. The academies high school experience allows students to select a themed academy (similar to a college major) to study throughout their high school career, including everything from automotive to healthcare to IT. Students can gain early college credit, industry recognized credentials, and take advanced academic courses to assist in their journey to their next destination. During the interview, Jennifer talks about these benefits, their 15 year anniversary, ways the community can engage through internships, mentorship, job shadowing, guest speaking, career fairs and more.What are the Academies?How we do high school at our 12 zoned schoolsBuilt on the foundations of college and career readiness, an academies high school experience allows students to:Select a themed academy (similar to a college major) to study throughout their high school career, including everything from automotive to healthcare to IT.Gain early college credit, industry recognized credentials, and take advanced academic courses to assist in their journey to their next destination (college, career, etc).Have a more personalized experience within these smaller learning communities built within the academy structure.We have 35 academies within our 12 zoned high schools.15,000 students within MNPS attend an AON high schoolShift in the way we did things due to COVID, opportunities with technology that hadn't been there before…etc…In addition to excellent staff, teachers, and students, the model relies on community investment from local nonprofit and for-profit businesses to provide real world experiences for our students. Have to see it to be it.The Power of PartnershipWays to engage in the academies:Career Fair (virtual)Guest speakingField TripsJob ShadowsMentorshipInternshipsIf you or your organization is looking to get involved in this work, please reach out to us!Celebrating 15 YearsLike many have said, the last two years have been unprecedented. We have learned so much and had some heartaches, as well as successes.We are lucky enough to be celebrating 15 years of the Academies of Nashville in the 2020-2021 school year, and we are taking the lessons we have learned from that time to think about our next.Stay tuned to see what excellent opportunities we have in store.Website:              https://www.mnps.org/learn/academics/academies-of-nashvilleFacebook:            https://www.facebook.com/MetroSchools/Twitter:                https://twitter.com/MetroSchoolsLinkedIn:              https://www.linkedin.com/company/metro-nashville-public-schools/Email:                   jennifer.bell@mnps.org

Suzanne Delbanco calls CJ Stimson, MD, the Senior Vice President of Value Transformation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), to discuss Vanderbilt’s direct contract bundled payment arrangement for maternity care with Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). This call serves as follow-up to the webinar hosted by CPR in March 2021, where Dr. Stimson and David Hines of MNPS shared their insights one year after the program’s implementation. Dr. Stimson received both medical and law degrees from Vanderbilt, and is currently an Assistant Professor at VUMC, as well as a practicing urologic surgeon. Here, he and Suzanne discuss why VUMC and MNPS decided to launch a direct contract program on maternity care, the scope and contents of the bundle, and how payers and providers have reacted to this innovative strategy. CJ also takes a guess at what may be ahead for direct contract bundled payments, and what it will take to get more organizations on board with a similar arrangement.

From a shaky start at the beginning of the pandemic, educators, parents, and students have made tremendous progress in how kids learn! In this podcast, hear the role technology plays and how each student is being better monitored to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed!  Get more info about MNPS here and find out what resources they are offering to students and families here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's The Sci-Files, your hosts Chelsie and Danny interview Emma Dester and Saad Sharief. Emma is a dual-enrolled BS/MD student in the MSU Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Department (BAE). She has been doing research in the Nano-Biosensors Laboratory for almost four years. Saad is a Ph.D. student, also in BAE, and is currently in his 4th year of the graduate program. His research interests lie in the synthesis and applications of nanomaterials, biosensors for pathogen detection, and anti-counterfeiting technologies to prevent drug trafficking.The Nano-Biosensors Laboratory focuses on developing cost-effective and rapid diagnostic methods that require less equipment and labor than traditional approaches. For the past year, both Emma and Saad have been working on nanoparticle-based methods to rapidly identify foodborne pathogens. In the United States alone, these pathogens are responsible for over 3,000 deaths each year. Traditional methods for detecting these common pathogens (Salmonella spp., Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, and Escherichia coli ) are a time-consuming process and require at least 24-48 hours. Their research focuses on the rapid identification of these organisms, reducing both the time and cost associated with these traditional methods. First, they use magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to extract bacteria from contaminated food. After extracting bacterial DNA, they use a simple colorimetric test to detect the presence of target bacteria. This test uses a gold nanoparticle-based assay and has the potential to produce results in under five minutes. Although research is still ongoing, current progress shows this new method to be a promising time-saving and life-saving technique for detecting pathogens in food. If you're interested in talking about your MSU research on the radio or nominating a student, please email Chelsie and Danny at scifiles@impact89fm.org. Check The Sci-Files out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube! 

For more than a decade, educator, and leader, Franklin Willis has served the students and families of the Metro Nashville Public Schools community. Through music, Willis has educated, mentored, and developed young minds to be forward thinking contributors to society. A servant leader specializing in authentic culturally relevant teaching, empowering student contributions, and developing teachers to reach their full capacity, Willis finds true joy when at the service of others. As Elementary Music Coach for MNPS, he equips teachers with instructional support and necessary resources to strengthen their professional acumen and enhance their classrooms. This includes shepherding colleagues and teachers through the reality's students are faced with around equity, inclusion and racism. Through his work, he has developed a passion in the cultivation of musicianship for young minds as every child has musical potential and deserves a music teacher who will see the best in them. Willis believes that music education is a vital tool to teach students about other cultures, create community, and inspire a love for learning. Willis consistently uses his network to provide opportunities for students to utilize their passion for music for all to see. This includes producing music videos and stadium performances at CMA Fest, a four-day music festival in Nashville, TN. ​ Willis has created and facilitated professional development sessions for music teachers of all grade levels sharing his unique and relevant teaching practices. He consistently collaborates with colleagues, community organizations, local businesses, colleges, and universities to advocate for the importance of music education in our schools as well as developing curriculum that will lead to higher engagement from students. Through his work Willis has received national recognition for his commitment to student learning, his passion for the profession and his innovative teaching practices. He is a three-time recipient of the CMA Foundation Music Teacher of Excellence Award. ('16, '18, '19). ​ Willis is a children's book author and graduate of the University of Memphis with a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Music in 2009. In 2012, he earned the Master of Education Degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Belmont University. Most recently Willis completed the Education Specialist Degree with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. To learn more about Mr. Willis, go visit his website at THIS LINK or www.fwillismusic.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musicast-podcast/support

In this episode, Jill talks to Scott Dickson, a partner at the accounting firm of MNP. Jill and Scott talk about how MNP has built their brand into a recognizable and trusted name that is centred around serving their customer. They talk about how creating relationships with people is paramount and spending time with them outside the office is when these relationships can grow. He maintains that people are going to do business with people they know, like and trust and in that order. They also discuss MNPs expansion throughout the country and how they have been supporting youth initiatives and helping to build future farmers. For more information and show notes please visit brightpasture.com. #foodcareers.

Nashville is still in Phase 3, but it may feel like Phase 2. Many people did not wear masks on Broadway over the weekend, and a hefty price was paid. And as we approach Small Business Saturday, we highlight the best places to shop local in Nashville.Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyTEXT US: 615-392-1358Enter Our Giveaway https://gleam.io/mQpFq/12-south-giveawayToday's Sponsor: Screened ThreadsUse the Code "NashvilleDaily" for 10% off online and in-storehttps://screenedthreads.com/Nash NewsNashville COVID-19 Responsehttps://www.asafenashville.org/Nashville restaurants, bars to be restricted to 50% capacity due to COVID-19 spikehttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/nashville-restaurants-bars-to-be-restricted-to-50-capacity-due-to-covid-19-spikeNashville police arrest 3, cite 17 on Broadway for mask violationshttps://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2020/11/23/nashville-police-arrest-cite-broadway-patrons-covid-19-mask-violations/6388207002/MNPS to returning to remote learning after Thanksgiving breakhttps://www.newschannel5.com/news/metro-schools-to-returning-to-remote-learning-after-thanksgiving-breakWhere the Locals Shop in Nashville L&L Market https://landlmarket.com/homeThe Factory https://factoryatfranklin.com/Shoppes On Fatherland https://fatherlanddistrict.com/12 South http://nashvilleguru.com/neighborhoods/12-southMarathon Village https://www.marathonvillage.net/Downtown Franklin http://downtownfranklintn.com/Shopping Local Podcasthttps://nashville-daily.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-321Local Artist Feature - Clare CunninghamHeart of Minehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0E5HcITxx6vAljUf9vdCuN?si=URfEdm3bRHWxy1zMXzd5cghttps://www.clarecunninghammusic.comNashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/51eNcUWPg7qtj8KECrbuwx?si=nEfxeOgmTv6rFUyhVUJY9AFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.lifeArtists can submit songs to be featured here https://forms.gle/mtkxUCFds7g9e2466

Madeline Adams, Executive Director, and Michelle Rind, Assistant Director of Homework Hotline, highlight their commitment to providing free tutoring and academic support for all K-12 students in Tennessee. During the interview, Adams and Rind discuss their added hour of service and increased support during the pandemic, their hiring more teachers and staff to accommodate increased demand, their partnerships, how the community can support their efforts and more.Madeline's moved into ED role from the AD role and we welcome our new ADHotline has remained open during COVID-19 school closures, with some changes. teachers are working from homeadded an hour of business for the 2020-21 school yearcontinue to use tech features to assist students (image share, online whiteboard, essay share, online chat)More scheduled, weekly tutoring sessions, which allows Hotline to track student's process and provides consistency for studentsChanges in usage include longer sessions and different types of calls'Hiring more staff to accommodate the demandTech is an issue for students and families, both connectivity but more so how to use the tech. Community can continue to spread the word that Hotline is available to all TN K-12 studentsPartnership continues with SCS, MNPS, and we're growing our district partnerships and with community partners. Learn more: Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/homeworkhotlinetn Twitter:                  https://twitter.com/HomeworkHelp4TNWebsite:                https://homeworkhotline.info Instagram:             https://www.instagram.com/homeworkhotlinetn/

Listen to this month's episode with Metro Nashville Public Schools. Our special guest, Executive Officer for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ashford Hughes speaks with Kristy Hairston about what REALTORS® need to know about MNPS. 

Angie Adams, CEO of PENCIL, who highlights the organizations mission and efforts to link community resources to Nashville public schools to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life. During the interview, Adams discusses their service areas, goals for the new school year, lessons learned, and opportunities for companies and individuals to get involved and help make a difference.PENCIL works to bridge the gap between volunteers' generosity and skills and the support MNPS needs to help students grow. PENCIL staff research, recruit, link and maintain the relationships between the community and schools to ensure a positive experience for all students and volunteers involved. With PENCIL Partnerships directly effecting students and teachers in more than 93 schools, we believe that community involvement is the key to students' academic success.PENCIL staff maintain community partnerships through several programs:Partners and volunteers are matched with a K-4 student for reading support through our Literacy PENCIL PartnershipsPartners assist high school students through MNPS Academies of Nashville by serving as a guest speaker or industry certification success coachVolunteers serve with the LP PENCIL Box to receive, sort, organize and distribute school supplies to area teachers free of chargeThe LP PENCIL Box is a teacher supply store stocked with classroom essentials such as pencils, crayons, copy paper, note books, book bags, glue sticks, hand sanitizer and much more. The store exists through generous donations from national brands, the Nashville community, and our PENCIL Partners.MNPS teachers can shop for new school supplies for their students and classrooms FOR FREE! Every teacher is eligible to shop once per quarter.Family Resource Centers (FRCs) act as a hub for community resources, helping families navigate outside agencies that can assist with social, emotional and physical needs.#ProudlyPENCIL - Virtual Learning Series is a video series created to help bolster Metro Schools online resources for students.Learn more: Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/PENCIL4Schools/Instagram:             https://www.instagram.com/pencil4schools/Twitter:                    https://twitter.com/PENCIL4SchoolsWebsite:                 https://www.pencilforschools.org/

¿Tienes niños o conoces a alguien con niños en la escuela? Rubén de Peña de MNPS nos cuenta cómo está empezando este año escolar en las escuelas públicas de Nashville en respuesta a la pandemia del COVID-19. Para acceder al manual de MNPS sigue este enlace: https://www.mnps.org/playbook

Become a subscriber! Visit us at https://www.patreon.com/nashvilledailyThe first 10 subscribers at any level will get the NASH t-shirt FREE! And it will be shipped to them ASAP!Today's Guest - Dr. Adrienne Battle | MNPS Director of Schoolshttps://www.mnps.org/mnps-directorFollow us @ XPLR NASHWebsite -  https://nashvilledailypodcast.com/YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/xplrnashInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/xplr.nash/Twiter - https://twitter.com/xplr_nashNASHVILLE & XPLR MERCH - http://bit.ly/nashville_merchMedia and other inquiries please email hello@xplr.life

Happy 2020! With the New Year starting, we are excited to share this episode featuring Heather West. Heather has worked for MNPS for 13 years, all at Glencliff Elementary where she also did her student teaching as an undergrad student at Vanderbilt. Heather’s teaching experience is in Kindergarten and first grade but she has found a love of all elementary grade levels in her role as librarian for the last 8 years. Heather is a mom to a 6 year old boy and has recently enjoyed introducing him to the Harry Potter series. Heather is an avid reader, mostly of the mystery genre and has to read every book recommended by Reese Witherspoon. When she isn’t working, reading, or doing mom duties she loves to cook & travel. You can connect with Heather via Twitter @Kidsinthestacks or by email at Heather.West@mnps.org In this episode we discuss her reluctance to do makerspaces (the story ends well though!), having a clerkless library, setting goals and how to find your passion in the New Year. There is so much good advice and quotes from Heather in this episode. She even shares her favorite quote by Steve Martin, “Be so good that they can’t ignore you.” Such a great listen to start the new year! MNPS benefits information: https://www.mnpshealth.org/ Music written and performed by Damian and Carson LeMaster.

This episode features, Carson LeMaster, former MNPS librarian and current librarian at Rabat American School in Morocco. Before Carson left, she sat down to discuss the evolution of her school library and her practice. We hit on teaching, singing in the library, makerspaces and relationships. We specifically discuss how her library started on a fixed schedule and how it evolved over three years to be a loud dynamic space when student learning was taking place. Carson can be reached at lemasterteacher@gmail.com or on Twitter @lemasterteacher. Information on Sphero Specdrums- https://www.sphero.com/specdrums Music written and performed by Damian and Carson LeMaster.

Academies of Nashville: Through their academy, students are exposed to a multitude of career and college opportunities, industry skills, and potential employers by way of classroom speakers, site visits, job shadowing and internships. Families have their choice of more than 39 different academies within the 12 largest neighborhood high schools in MNPS. Whether it is a student, a teacher, or a business partner, there are thousands of stories of how the Academies of Nashville have impacted lives. During the 2006-2007 school year, the Academies of Nashville was only a dream—an ambitious, high school transformation effort that would bring together families, educators, and the community to improve our schools. Ten years later, that dream has come to fruition. Graduation rates have increased. Student attendance is at an all-time high. Discipline referrals have significantly dropped. Business engagement in the school system has never been stronger and more powerful. But, there is much more to this success than the statistics alone. It is the stories that touch our hearts. While this Storybook only captures a snapshot of the work and accomplishments of the past decade, it is a reflection of the lives that have been touched and changed because of the Academies of Nashville and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Learn more: www.AcademiesofNashville.org

Darius E. Moore is a Partnership Manager for PENCIL—a longstanding education nonprofit in Nashville Tennessee. Through his work at PENCIL, Darius strives to bridge the gap between the generosity of volunteers, and the skills and support that the Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) need to help local students grow and succeed. Darius helps to spearhead the Partnership Team’s efforts at PENCIL as they research, recruit, link, manage and maintain relationships from the private sector, other nonprofits, and faith-based organizations; with MNPS to ensure a positive experience for all students and volunteers involved. He has been instrumental in the forming or management of over 400(+) Partnerships to date. Darius is the son of a retired military vet—his father—and a teacher—his mother—who have been married for almost 40 years. They reside in West Tennessee; where Darius grew up. He is the third of five children, and has two nieces and one nephew. Darius is the proud father of his daughter Lacy, and is engage to Lacy’s mom and his longtime girlfriend—and now fiancée—Felicia. They reside in Hendersonville, TN. Connect with Darius: Facebook: Darius E. Moore Instagram: @GenesisThought Follow Jovica: IG: @asap_jovi FB: facebook.com/jovica LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic/ As always feel free to contact us with constructive criticism, compliments, or ideas at:millennialmanhoodcip@gmail.com.

Hotline opened in Nashville in 1990 with the mission of helping Tennessee students in grades K-12 learn, understand and complete challenging assignments, and master new concepts through free one-on-one tutoring by phone and online chat. The founders wanted to ensure that students who needed help would be able to access our services at no cost and with no need for transportation. Homework Hotline just opened (February 18, 2019) a new Shelby County location for Homework Hotline with certified, current Shelby County teachers working it adding to our 24 other teachers who are from MNPS teachers or are retired. Nashville students and those in any Middle TN county can reach Homework Hotline by calling 615-298-6636. Shelby County also has its own local number 901-416-1234. Hotline is incredibly thankful for the financial support MNPS schools provide so that we can hire 7 MNPS teachers a night and the support Shelby County is providing for four certified Shelby County teachers per night to serve Shelby County Schools students and their families well. These partnerships allow students to receive promotional items and ensures that teachers in these counties can help supplement their income. Hotline is always seeking to add other counties to its partnering counties. Any interested county can contact us at 615-298-6636 or 901-416-1234 for details. Each year, Hotline completes approximately 10,000 sessions with over 5,000 students and their families, and this year, we should exceed our goal of 10,200. Homework Hotline with support of generous school systems, corporations, foundations, and individual donors provides FREE one-on-one tutoring to all TN students and parents. Hotline hires certified and retired teachers in Nashville and in Memphis to help students Monday-Thursday from 4pm-8pm throughout the school year. Teachers are available for all core subjects and can help even in upper level classes like AP History, AP English, AP Biology, etc. We also offer multilingual services in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, and Swahili. Hotline has added several other features to further help students and families including online chat, image share, online whiteboards, and essay sharing. Student callers can also receive prizes donated from local businesses and individuals. Upcoming events include last day of Hotline: May 8, our end of year trivia fundraiser: "Are You Smarter Than a 6th Grader," on May 9, Big Payback on May 2, and the first day of Hotline 2019-20 school year in early August. Learn more: https://www.homeworkhotline.info/

MNPS librarian, Olivia Rodney, shares tips and tricks to starting 2019 off with a bang. Olivia talks about resolutions, getting organized and setting professional goals this year. You can reach Olivia at Olivia.rodney@mnps.org or on Twitter @oliviacgm Coaching for Leaders: https://coachingforleaders.com/podcast/ One Word Resolutions: https://oneword365.com/ Pens Pilot FriXion Ball Erasable Gel Pen https://g.co/kgs/e2s4EF Rocketbook https://getrocketbook.com/ Music written and performed by Damian and Carson LeMaster.

2019 is here, which means it is time to take care of you! This episode features Dr. Martha Shepherd from Vanderbilt Medical Center and Johnsie Holt, the Staff Coordinator for MNPS. Together, they share some tips and tricks on self-care for the new year. They will highlight some of the amazing health options for educators and the top 5 tips for dealing with stress. Information on the health clinics and wellness center are available at https://mnpshealth.org/ or on Twitter @MNPSWellCenter. Infromation about the Employee Assistance Program is available at https://www.mnpsbenefits.org/eap.html Music written and performed by Damian and Carson LeMaster.

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In April, our guest is Dr. Warren Simmons, executive director, Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University.  AISR is a national policy research and reform-support organization that works with urban districts and communities to improve the conditions and outcomes of schools, especially in urban communities and in those attended by traditionally underserved children. Their work focuses on three crucial issues in education reform today: school transformation, college and career readiness and expanded learning time.  We will speak with Dr. Simmons and Dr. Jesse Register, Director of Metro Nashville Public Schools. MNPS is currently engaged with the Annenberg Institute to improve achievement in that district.  Listen and learn what is happening in Nashville. Join us for what promises to be an incredible discussion on April 23 at 2pm EST.