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OPINION Pam Battle, Patrick Green, Erick Huth, Brad Rayson, James Smallwood and Mark Young, Guest Columnists Published 3:32 p.m. CT June 14, 2019 Dropping the property tax rate to the lowest point in history while Nashville was still growing exponentially was a reckless decision. Story Highlights The authors lead unions representing Metro Nashville employees. Many Nashvillians are understandably confused about how Metro government could struggle to meet its obligations during this incredible boom.
Linda Robinson and Erick Huth, Guest columnist Published 6:00 p.m. CT April 22, 2019 Teachers and schools need clear targets to ensure that children learn to read at grade level. Nearly 6,000 of elementary school students are chronically absent, but they need to be in school. (Submitted by the Nashville Public Education Foundation) Submitted Punishments that disproportionately impact African American students will be reassessed through budget priorities.
Teachers are joining parents and local community groups to ask the Metro Nashville Public School Board to adopt tougher accountability and transparency standards to protect students and taxpayers. Here's why. We should all be working together to find a coordinated approach that serves all children. Studies confirm that the proliferation of new charters is forcing existing under-funded public schools to compete for the same taxpayer dollars without proper checks and balances.
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