In the News

Nashville Alliance for Public Education has the opportunity to work with several partners throughout the city and participate in many events for Nashville-metro public schools. Below are all the published articles about the Alliance.

Happy Policemen in a Clean City full of Smiling Visitors!
One of our Press Express drivers shares his experience!
– Source: Personal Editorial, Monday, June 14, 2010
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Twins, doctors, always brothers
Second Churchwell brother is named into Hall of Fame
– Source: Tennessean, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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We Salute the 2010 Hall of Fame Honorees
2010 Honorees are honored with their bios.
– Source: Tennessean, Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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These Hall of Famers thankful for public schooling
2010 Honorees are honored with their bios.
– Source: Tennessean, Monday, February 22, 2010
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Kellie Pickler Quick Bites
Kellie Pickler will be a guest today on the syndicated “Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
– Source: CMA.com, Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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CMA Tops $1 Million Mark in Donation to Metro Nashville Schools
The 2009 Donations are outlined. They go to build guitar labs, provide instruments, and fund musical lessons.
– Source: CMA Close-Up, March, 2010
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Community Giving Campaign announces results
This fall, 3,822 faculty and staff gave to the Vanderbilt’s Community Giving Campaign and raised more than $900,000.
– Source: Vanderbilt University, Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Parents seek Hillsboro High Dream School
Picture this: a brand new Hillsboro High School with the latest technology, outside classrooms and traffic that doesn’t dump on Hillsboro Road.
– Source: The Tennessean, Monday, February 15, 2010
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Nashville schools offer Vanderbilt degrees for top teachers
Teachers willing to work with some of Metro Nashville's toughest-to-reach middle schoolers for at least five years could earn free master's degrees from Vanderbilt University.
– Source: The Tennessean, Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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Walter Knestrick: A very creative businessman
A conversation with Walter Knestrick is rarely just about the topic at hand.
– Source: The Tennessean, Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Ex-Nashville Mayor Richard Fulton honored by schools: Johnson, Churchwell and Knestrick also to enter Hall of Fame
The 2010 Inductees for Nashville Alliance's HOF dinner are announced and detailed.
– Source: The Tennessean, Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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Education and Government
Metro Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame recently announced its 2010 alumni inductees.
– Source: Nashville Business Journal, Friday, January 22, 2010
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Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees Named
The 2010 Inductees for Nashville Alliance's HOF dinner are announced and detailed.
– Source: The Green Hills News, Thursday, January 7, 2010
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CMA Makes Their Largest Music Educaiton Donation Ever
CMA is donating $1,066,632 to benefit music education programs for Nashville’s 75,000 public school students from 2009 CMA Music Festival through the “Keep the Music Playing” campaign.
– Source: Cybergrass.com, Thursday, December 10, 2009
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Kellie Pickler Presents CMA’s $1 Million Check to Nashville Public Schools
Kellie Pickler assisted the Country Music Association in donating $1,066,632 to benefit music education programs in Nashville’s public schools during a student concert Tuesday night.
– Source: CMT.com, Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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CMA donates big to music education
The CMA has donated $1 million dollars in proceeds from the 2009 CMA Music Festival to Nashville public school music education programs.
– Source: Tennessean Local & Business, Tuesday December 8, 2009
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CMA $1M Gift helps keep music playing
The CMA has donated $1 million dollars in proceeds from the 2009 CMA Music Festival to Nashville public school music education programs, mainly to purchase music labs and instruments.
– Source: Tennessean Local & Business, Tuesday December 8, 2009
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CMA donates $1M for music education
CMA is donating more than $1 million to benefit music education programs for Nashville’s 75,000 public school students.
– Source: CountryStandardTime.com, Tuesday, December 8, 2009
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Donate a drum or horn, help a student
Give a guitar and save a life. NAPE is the force behind the CMA instrument drive.
– Source: Tennessean Local & Business, Saturday June 13, 2009
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Jimmy Wayne urges CMA Fest fans to part with used instruments
Jimmy Wayne urges CMA fans to put instruments in the hands of school children.
– Source: Tennessean.com, Associated Press June 8, 2009
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CMA and Nashville Alliance Donate a Piano to McGavok High School
McGavock High School receives a new Steinway Piano.
– Source: Nashville Business Journal, May 22, 2009
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Nashville Alliance, CMA and Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus Make Special Delivery
A piano is donated to McGavock High School.
– Source: The Tennessean.com, April 29, 2009
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Public Schools Hall of Fame Honorees inducted
A recap on the Public Schools Hall of Fame.
– Source: Nashville Pride, March 27, 2009
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Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame induction
The Nashville Alliance for public education to induct four new members into its hall of fame.
– Source: The Tennessean, March 20, 2009
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Hall of Fame Honorees
The Nashville Alliance for public education inducted four new members into its hall of fame.
– Source: The Green Hill News, March 19, 2009
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CMA, Metro Government and ncvb partner to provide free access and more music stages during 2009 CMA music festival
Profits from the CMA Music Festival get donated to Nashville Alliance for Public Education.
– Source: VisitMusicCity.com, March, 11, 2009
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Public schools hall of fame ceremony March 10
Metro school graduates inducted in the the Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame.
– Source: Tennessean.com, March 9, 2009
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Partnership supports arts in schools
Dreams come true for Metro Schools.
– Source: Tennessean, March 9, 2009
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Four to be inducted into Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame
The Nashville Alliance for public education to induct four new members into its hall of fame.
– Source: The Green Hill News, March 5, 2009
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CMA Donates More Than $1 Million to Nashville Public School Students
Great donations make great programs.
– Source: Cybergrass.com, March 5, 2009
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DuPont High laid foundation for Bottorff
A good public education goes a long way.
– Source: Tennessean, March 4, 2009
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Pictures tell Bradley's story
Hillsboro High graduate Patsy Bradley, keeps in perfect tune all the way to the Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame.
– Source: Tennessean, March 4, 2009
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Churchwell to be honored
Humbled and appreciative McGavock graduate Dr. Kevin Churchwell, inducted into the Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame.
– Source: Tennessean, March 4, 2009
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4 named to school's hall of fame
Three public school graduates and former Mayer Bill Purcell, inducted into the Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame.
– Source: Tennessean, January 25, 2009
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Milestones: Education alliance honors Bottorff, Bradley, Churchwell, Sherrard
Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame has announced that three graduates will be inducted in the spring at an awards ceremony conducted by the Nashville Alliance for Public Education.
– Source: Tennessean, January 23, 2009
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Education alliance honors Bottorff, Bradley, Churchwell, Sherrard
The Nashville Alliance for public education to induct four new members into its hall of fame.
– Source: The Tennessean, January 23, 2009
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CMA 50th Anniversary - Taking Country into the New Millennium
New country donates to new education.
– Source: Cybergrass.com, November 17, 2008
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Antioch students examine presidential election issues
Antioch High debate students take a stand on this years presidential election issues.
– Source: Tennessean, November 7, 2008
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Lipman: Education is an Investment
Robert Lipman talks about the importance of education.
– Source: Nashville Business Journal, September 26, 2008
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Nashville Alliance for Public Education completes teacher training center
Martin Professional Development Center opens the doors for education.
– Source: The Tennessee Tribune, Thursday, July 10-16, 2008
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New metro teacher training center facility is state-of-the-art
Teachers and administration give new State-of-the-art technology center an A+.
– Source: The News, July 10, 2008 pg 10
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Kellie Pickler helps CMA bring gift of music to schools
The country music star helps deliver instruments.
– Source: The Tennessean, May 09, 2008
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School's Focus is 'real science'
Metro system, Vanderbilt team up to provide hands-on lessons for top students.
– Source: The Tennessean, February 19, 2008
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Nashville Alliance to induct four into Nashville Public Schools Hall of Fame
The Nashville Alliance for Public Education will induct four into the hall of fame.
– Source: Nashville Pride, February 1, 2008
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