In Nashville, 4,500 MNPS students are homeless according to Dept of Ed standards. 4,500 kids who don't have a consistent, safe place to stay and sleep and have to wake up in the morning and try to learn something. Kids who go to school with your kids.
November 2, 2026 at 6:40 PM
In Nashville, 4,500 MNPS students are homeless according to Dept of Ed standards. 4,500 kids who don't have a consistent, safe place to stay and sleep and have to wake up in the morning and try to learn something. Kids who go to school with your kids.
Honorable Cheryl Mayes from the school board is here talking about elementary overcrowding and opposing a CSP ammendemt that takes from MNPS
November 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Honorable Cheryl Mayes from the school board is here talking about elementary overcrowding and opposing a CSP ammendemt that takes from MNPS
MNPS Superintendent addresses controversies, defends district's progress amid calls for audits
MNPS Superintendent addresses controversies, defends district’s progress amid calls for audits
Dr. Adrienne Battle says they are making progress in the areas that matters most.
www.wkrn.com
November 3, 2026 at 2:54 AM
MNPS Superintendent addresses controversies, defends district's progress amid calls for audits
Mayor Freddie O’Connell is putting affordability first and building on Nashville’s progress.
A 22% grocery tax cut, a stronger future for Nashville General Hospital, and record MNPS graduation rates.
A 22% grocery tax cut, a stronger future for Nashville General Hospital, and record MNPS graduation rates.
October 30, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Mayor Freddie O’Connell is putting affordability first and building on Nashville’s progress.
A 22% grocery tax cut, a stronger future for Nashville General Hospital, and record MNPS graduation rates.
A 22% grocery tax cut, a stronger future for Nashville General Hospital, and record MNPS graduation rates.
New paper out: Size-dependent plastic exposure disrupts macrophage function and tissue-specific metabolism.: Makdissi, Nikola; Viola, Maria Francesca; Steinheuer, Lisa Maria; et al.
Nature metabolism Vol. 8, no. 10, p. 2084 - 2101
Plastic pollution is an emerging… | Thanks for sharing #dzne #papers
Nature metabolism Vol. 8, no. 10, p. 2084 - 2101
Plastic pollution is an emerging… | Thanks for sharing #dzne #papers
Size-dependent plastic exposure disrupts macrophage function and tissue-specific metabolism.
Makdissi, Nikola; Viola, Maria Francesca; Steinheuer, Lisa Maria; et al.
Nature metabolism Vol. 8, no. 10, p. 2084 - 2101
Plastic pollution is an emerging yet understudied environmental risk to the immune system. Once ingested, microplastic and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) can translocate from the gut to internal organs1-3, with macrophages serving as primary targets4. Kupffer cells (KCs), the liver-resident macrophage
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November 4, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Dad Gone Wild Newsletter Historic Gains, Cake and Ice Cream, and a Few Unanswered Questions MNPS has reason to celebrate. It also has some housekeeping to do before the company arrives. DAD GONE WILD tcweber.substack.com/p/historic-g...
October 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Dad Gone Wild Newsletter Historic Gains, Cake and Ice Cream, and a Few Unanswered Questions MNPS has reason to celebrate. It also has some housekeeping to do before the company arrives. DAD GONE WILD tcweber.substack.com/p/historic-g...
Dad Gone Wild Newsletter Historic Gains, Cake and Ice Cream, and a Few Unanswered Questions MNPS has reason to celebrate. It also has some housekeeping to do before the company arrives. DAD GONE WILD tcweber.substack.com/p/historic-g...
October 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Dad Gone Wild Newsletter Historic Gains, Cake and Ice Cream, and a Few Unanswered Questions MNPS has reason to celebrate. It also has some housekeeping to do before the company arrives. DAD GONE WILD tcweber.substack.com/p/historic-g...
Metro Nashville Public Schools is seeing impressive academic gains from its Promising Scholars summer program and is ramping up tutoring efforts to drive even better results during the school year!
Learn more here
#TN #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #AcademicGains #TennesseeSchools
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#TN #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #AcademicGains #TennesseeSchools
MNPS reports learning gains from Promising Scholars summer program and expands tutoring dosage goals
Metro Nashville Public Schools said Promising Scholars served 10,824 students this past summer with measurable reading and math gains; the district is expanding Accelerating Scholars tutoring, targeting higher "dosage" (30 hours reading goal) and weekly tracking to boost outcomes.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Metro Nashville Public Schools is seeing impressive academic gains from its Promising Scholars summer program and is ramping up tutoring efforts to drive even better results during the school year!
Learn more here
#TN #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #AcademicGains #TennesseeSchools
Learn more here
#TN #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #AcademicGains #TennesseeSchools
Congratulations to Dr. Adrienne Battle, superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools, for winning the 2026 Green-Garner Award presented to the nation’s top urban educator!
As the winner, Dr. Battle will receive a $10,000 scholarship to give to a graduating senior from MNPS.
As the winner, Dr. Battle will receive a $10,000 scholarship to give to a graduating senior from MNPS.
October 23, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Adrienne Battle, superintendent of Metro Nashville Public Schools, for winning the 2026 Green-Garner Award presented to the nation’s top urban educator!
As the winner, Dr. Battle will receive a $10,000 scholarship to give to a graduating senior from MNPS.
As the winner, Dr. Battle will receive a $10,000 scholarship to give to a graduating senior from MNPS.
Lawmaker doubles down, speaks publicly about possible MNPS takeover
Lawmaker doubles down, speaks publicly about possible MNPS takeover
A state representative spoke openly on a local radio show about an audit and state takeover for Metro Nashville Public Schools.
www.wkrn.com
October 17, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Lawmaker doubles down, speaks publicly about possible MNPS takeover
Rep. Scott Cepicky (R-Culleoka) says state legislative leaders are eyeing takeover of Nashville schools: “We’ve already gone after Memphis, and now it’s Nashville’s next.” www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
Lawmaker doubles down, speaks publicly about possible MNPS takeover
A state representative spoke openly on a local radio show about an audit and state takeover for Metro Nashville Public Schools.
www.wkrn.com
October 17, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Rep. Scott Cepicky (R-Culleoka) says state legislative leaders are eyeing takeover of Nashville schools: “We’ve already gone after Memphis, and now it’s Nashville’s next.” www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
Although micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) are harming everyone, they’re harming children, infants and the unborn more than anyone else. As the saying goes, children are the future. The fight for the future has begun. And we’re losing it.
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
Nanoplastics News Update - 2026/10/16
The Fight For The Future
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October 16, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Although micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) are harming everyone, they’re harming children, infants and the unborn more than anyone else. As the saying goes, children are the future. The fight for the future has begun. And we’re losing it.
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
A comprehensive review highlights how #microplastics and #nanoplastics (MNPs) are “pervasive #soil #contaminants with significant potential to alter the environmental fate and ecological impacts of co-occurring #pesticides” in terrestrial systems. #coexposure ➡️ Daily News: https://ow.ly/MxBh50ZYvqj
With Co-exposure to Microplastics, Adverse Ecological Effects of Pesticides Intensify, Studies Find - Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
The interaction of microplastics and pesticides in soil adversely affects the health of soil and soil biota.
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October 16, 2026 at 4:01 PM
A comprehensive review highlights how #microplastics and #nanoplastics (MNPs) are “pervasive #soil #contaminants with significant potential to alter the environmental fate and ecological impacts of co-occurring #pesticides” in terrestrial systems. #coexposure ➡️ Daily News: https://ow.ly/MxBh50ZYvqj
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission just approved the Gates School, highlighting its innovative Harkness model and strong leadership—an exciting win for educational growth in Nashville!
Learn more here!
#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicAccountability
Learn more here!
#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicAccountability
Commission approves Gates School, citing distinctive Harkness model and strong board/leadership
After hearing MNPS objections about facility costs, the commission accepted staff’s favorable review of the Gates School application, finding the Harkness instructional plan, governing board, leadership and secured philanthropic commitments sufficient to approve the appeal and overturn the district denial.
citizenportal.ai
October 15, 2026 at 4:15 AM
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission just approved the Gates School, highlighting its innovative Harkness model and strong leadership—an exciting win for educational growth in Nashville!
Learn more here!
#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicAccountability
Learn more here!
#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #PublicAccountability
In a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission has approved Music City Academy, despite Metro Nashville Public Schools' concerns over financial impact!
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#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #FiscalAccountability
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#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #FiscalAccountability
Commission overturns MNPS denial, approves Music City Academy after staff finds no proved fiscal harm
After hearing Metro Nashville Public Schools’ fiscal‑impact study and the sponsor’s presentation, commission staff concluded the district did not demonstrate substantial negative fiscal impact and recommended approval; the commission voted to overturn the local denial and approve Music City Academy.
citizenportal.ai
October 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
In a surprising turn of events, the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission has approved Music City Academy, despite Metro Nashville Public Schools' concerns over financial impact!
Click to read more!
#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #FiscalAccountability
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#TN #TennesseeCharterSchools #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #FiscalAccountability
Meet Dr. Adrienne Battle, one of the finalists for the Council’s Green-Garner Award.
A graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), Dr. Battle was named interim superintendent in 2019 and permanent superintendent in 2020. She is the first woman and MNPS graduate to lead the district.
A graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), Dr. Battle was named interim superintendent in 2019 and permanent superintendent in 2020. She is the first woman and MNPS graduate to lead the district.
October 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Meet Dr. Adrienne Battle, one of the finalists for the Council’s Green-Garner Award.
A graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), Dr. Battle was named interim superintendent in 2019 and permanent superintendent in 2020. She is the first woman and MNPS graduate to lead the district.
A graduate of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS), Dr. Battle was named interim superintendent in 2019 and permanent superintendent in 2020. She is the first woman and MNPS graduate to lead the district.
Tennessee’s Public Charter School Commission approved two appeals for charter school hopefuls during its quarterly meeting. With the two new overturns, they’ll be able to directly receive charter school start applications for the new cycle.
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Tennessee charter commission approves two Nashville schools - Nashville Banner
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission approved appeals for Music City Academy and the Gate School, overturning MNPS denials.
nashvillebanner.com
October 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Tennessee’s Public Charter School Commission approved two appeals for charter school hopefuls during its quarterly meeting. With the two new overturns, they’ll be able to directly receive charter school start applications for the new cycle.
✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
✍️ @ejturner02.bsky.social
Of four charter school applications denied by the Metro Nashville school board and appealed to the state charter school commission, the commission has overturned two — forcing two more unwanted schools on Metro. www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
Tennessee commission overturns Metro’s denials of 2 Nashville charter schools
The commission also unanimously upheld MNPS’ denials of two other applicants: Nashville School of Excellence and Empowerment Academy Nashville.
www.wkrn.com
October 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Of four charter school applications denied by the Metro Nashville school board and appealed to the state charter school commission, the commission has overturned two — forcing two more unwanted schools on Metro. www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
Yup. Officially begins Monday, but MNPS students to not report today either. Our office started at about 40% and we're down to about 10%. Which I see as a good thing.
October 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Yup. Officially begins Monday, but MNPS students to not report today either. Our office started at about 40% and we're down to about 10%. Which I see as a good thing.
Tennessee commission overturns Metro's denials of 2 Nashville charter schools
Tennessee commission overturns Metro’s denials of 2 Nashville charter schools
The commission also unanimously upheld MNPS’ denials of two other applicants: Nashville School of Excellence and Empowerment Academy Nashville.
www.wkrn.com
October 10, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Tennessee commission overturns Metro's denials of 2 Nashville charter schools
KCs as the primary hepatic reservoir for MNPs in young male mice.
#LiverImmunology #LiverSky #Hepatology
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-026-01615-8
#LiverImmunology #LiverSky #Hepatology
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-026-01615-8
Size-dependent plastic exposure disrupts macrophage function and tissue-specific metabolism.
Plastic pollution is an emerging yet understudied environmental risk to the immune system. Once ingested, microplastic and nanoplastic particles (MNPs) can translocate from the gut to internal organs 1-3 , with macrophages serving as primary targets 4 . Kupffer cells (KCs), the liver-resident macrop
doi.org
October 5, 2026 at 9:42 AM
KCs as the primary hepatic reservoir for MNPs in young male mice.
#LiverImmunology #LiverSky #Hepatology
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-026-01615-8
#LiverImmunology #LiverSky #Hepatology
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-026-01615-8
Our immune systems are being damaged by micro/nanoplastic particles (MNPs), with every breath, every meal, every drink. Babies are being damaged in the womb, before they even take their first breath. And now flu season is here. Red alert!
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
Nanoplastics News Update - 2026/10/02
Down With The Sickness
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com
October 2, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Our immune systems are being damaged by micro/nanoplastic particles (MNPs), with every breath, every meal, every drink. Babies are being damaged in the womb, before they even take their first breath. And now flu season is here. Red alert!
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
nightwatchmanalpha.substack.com/p/nanoplasti...
mnpsのことやっぱり受け入れられないんだよな
ｱとﾋﾟは好きなんですが
ｱとﾋﾟは好きなんですが
October 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
mnpsのことやっぱり受け入れられないんだよな
ｱとﾋﾟは好きなんですが
ｱとﾋﾟは好きなんですが
無期限活動休止じゃなくて解散って言って欲しかったよ最初から
それならmnpsも受け入れられたよ
それならmnpsも受け入れられたよ
October 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
無期限活動休止じゃなくて解散って言って欲しかったよ最初から
それならmnpsも受け入れられたよ
それならmnpsも受け入れられたよ
A sixth-grade teacher at J.T. Moore Middle School is facing allegations of domestic abuse and has been arrested twice since the start of the school year. MNPS said it reviewed the case and determined that administrative leave was not warranted.
✍️ Lillian Avedian
✍️ Lillian Avedian
Teacher charged with domestic abuse, remains on the job - Nashville Banner
Nashville teacher Joshua Lawhorn remains in class following two arrests for domestic abuse, false imprisonment and violation of an order of protection.
nashvillebanner.com
October 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
A sixth-grade teacher at J.T. Moore Middle School is facing allegations of domestic abuse and has been arrested twice since the start of the school year. MNPS said it reviewed the case and determined that administrative leave was not warranted.
✍️ Lillian Avedian
✍️ Lillian Avedian