Raising starting teacher salaries by about $5K has emerged as one focal point of Dean’s proposed $1.71B budget   More

KIPP Nashville has already announced it would appeal the board’s denial of its application More

MNPS says it will cut 100 paraprofessional jobs as federal stimulus funds dry up More

June Keel, assistant superintendent of Human Resources, says she'll retire May 31 More

U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Sharp denies Metro's objection to status certification More

'Spurlock v. Fox' centers on allegations of deliberate racial segregation by Metro officials   More

Between chatter and list of Metro needs, Dean could be ready for property tax increase More

John Haubenreich, Elissa Kim and Erica Lanier have each confirmed their candidacy for the position More

In poll released Tuesday, 61 percent of respondents said schools director had 'major negative' effect on morale More

Chief Steve Anderson says half of $8.2M additional funds would retain 50 officers hired by federal grant More