Monday’s school board meeting was the first time residents had a public forum to raise concerns about the school administrator's comment.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, 2:00 pm ET<br><br> It's been suggested that teaching reading is rocket science. The expertise it requires means rigorous teacher preparation and professional learning is necessary for educators to be aligned with years of reading science research. In line with that thinking, administrators need to acquire the same expertise and preparedness from trusted resources that summarize key conclusions drawn from reading research.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is bringing some formidable resources to bear in its efforts to eliminate long-entrenched equity problems that have beset urban districts.