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Chronic absenteeism at schools more prevalent coming out of pandemic
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (290+ words) Remote learning has set students back in many places, according to studies. Although kids are back in school, many aren't showing up to class. Hedy Chang is the founder of Attendance Works which promotes solutions for absenteeism and said a…...
Manchester teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (398+ words) MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WTVF) " One thing we love to see is teachers getting all the honors they deserve. That happened to a teacher Wednesday morning in truly spectacular fashion. It was a total surprise. Wednesday morning saw a school assembly at…...
A Nolensville mom advocates for silent panic alarm technology in Tennessee schools statewide
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (613+ words) NOLENSVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A Nolensville mother is pushing Tennessee lawmakers to expand funding for silent panic alarms in all schools across the state, hoping the wearable technology could save lives during emergencies. Kristen Rucker, a mother of two boys, has…...
Nashville nonprofit turns trash into treasure for teachers, students, artists and others
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (630+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A Nashville nonprofit is helping teachers and students save hundreds of dollars on school supplies by transforming discarded materials into classroom resources. At Turnip Green Creative Reuse, teachers can get everything from construction paper to hundreds of…...
Embrace Your Community: Volunteer Opportunities available this week
1+ week, 2+ day ago (140+ words) Embrace Your Community: Volunteer Opportunities available this week'News Channel 5 Nashville Embrace Your Community: Volunteer Opportunities available this week Embrace your community ! If you and your family are looking for a way to give back this week here are upcoming volunteer…...
Murfreesboro honors legacy of MTSU First Lady Elizabeth McPhee
1+ week, 4+ day ago (565+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) " Under dark gray skies, the Murfreesboro community gathered Wednesday to honor the life of Elizabeth McPhee, the longtime First Lady of Middle Tennessee State University, who died at the age of 72. The funeral service was held at…...
Tenn. mom of 3 explores if New Mexico's no-cost childcare plan could ever be a reality here
1+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A Tennessee mother is looking to other states for solutions to ease the financial burden that childcare places on families like hers. Infant care in Tennessee costs $14,000 on average, which is more than in-state tuition at any…...
Vanderbilt University expanding with two new campuses in San Francisco and West Palm Beach
1+ week, 5+ day ago (99+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Vanderbilt University is expanding across the country with two new campuses in San Francisco and West Palm Beach. The University announced on Tuesday plans to establish a campus in San'Francisco beginning in 2027 as well as a planned…...
Repaying your federal student loans may be different in 2026 and beyond
1+ week, 5+ day ago (418+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Whether you just got out of school or graduated a while ago, repaying your college loans is a bill that can take a lot of your money. Several student loan changes are coming that could affect your…...
Report reveals infant care costs more than in-state college tuition in Tennessee
1+ week, 5+ day ago (374+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Sending a child to a Tennessee public university costs less than paying for infant daycare, according to the latest State of the Child report. The eye-opening reality highlights the financial strain facing families across the state. The…...