The fire displaced about a dozen families, including over 20 children. Many of them are immigrants and those close to them say they came to this country with nothing.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Parts of the News Channel 3 viewing area have been upgraded to a HIGH RISK of severe weather arriving this afternoon and evening. Tornadoes are likely to occur in intense supercells, along with life-threatening winds, excessive rain, and large hail. A Tornado Watch has been issued for some counties in the News […]
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Mayor Cooper greets students at Inglewood Elementary’s first day back in the classroom, Feb. 9, 2021Photo: Nashville.gov
Rachel Thomas’ daughter has never set foot inside Eakin Elementary School, where she is enrolled in kindergarten. She’s made some new friends via teleconferencing but she likely won’t sit in a classroom until she reaches first grade in the fall.
Her schooling experience to date has been defined by disruption. In March of last year, her Metro-run pre-kindergarten center was shuttered because of the tornado. She briefly returned to class before the building was closed again due to COVID-19.