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Nashville School Board Races: Key Issues & Candidates
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Nashvilles Metro Public Schools board primary heats up on May 5th, with contentious races in Districts 4 and 6. Incumbents Berthena Nabaa-McKinney and Cheryl Mayes face challenges from Jennifer Bell, Fran Bush, and Mary Bernice Polk. All candidates are Democrats advocating against charter school growth and voucher expansions. The races highlight key education issues like addressing learning loss from the pandemic and improving literacy rates. Nabaa-McKinney emphasizes family-district communication and closing achievement gaps, while Bell advocates for more preschool spots. Mayes hosts community huddles, and Bush pushes for hiring more teachers. Polk, a longtime school bus driver, opposes vouchers. Two other seats in Districts 2 and 8 are uncontested. Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 5th.
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