“Students must be healthy in order to learn, but schools cannot be expected to solve children’s health issues alone,” said Melissa Jaggers, President & CEO of Alignment Nashville, “As a…
One of the most far-reaching initiatives supported by Alignment Nashville is the work of the Nashville Hub, a Ford Next Generation Learning Hub that provides support and professional development to communities across the country…
As the 2017 Opportunity NOW Summer Intern Program closes, the team at Alignment Nashville bid a fond farewell to our first Opportunity NOW Intern, Alice. Alice has proven to be an extraordinarily…
A reflection by Robert Robinson, Associate Director: Last week, Metro Nashville Public Schools staff and community and business partners gathered together to develop a plan to take the Academies of…
Today is the first day on the job for hundreds of Nashville youth who are engaging in valuable summer work experience through the Opportunity NOW youth employment initiative. Through the…
Office of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry has partnered with Metro Nashville Public Schools and Alignment Nashville on an initiative to connect teachers to more affordable housing opportunities in Davidson County.…
The 7th Annual Social Emotional Learning Conference will bring together more than eight hundred educators, experts, and community members invested in the mental, emotional, social, and academic success and wellbeing…
Written by Melissa Jaggers, President & CEO of Alignment Nashville You would think that after more than ten years, I would be used to seeing the impact of the Academies…
The School Nutrition A-Team, led by Co-Chairs Spencer Taylor, MNPS Executive Director of School Nutrition, and Jackie Contreras, Nashville Farmers’ Market Program Manager, has organized an opportunity for teachers to…
COMPLETE THE SURVEY NOW! The Integration of International Families Alignment Team seeks to help MNPS faculty and staff create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for families of immigrant and refugee…