The It City and Its Schools: How Nashville Made and Remade Inequality
"Making the Unequal Metropolis" author Ansley T. Erickson to speak at USN at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Join University School of Nashville at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 as Columbia University Teachers College Associate Professor of History and Education Ansley T. Erickson shares reflections from her book "Making the Unequal Metropolis: School Desegregation and Its Limits." Focused on the evolving educational landscape of Nashville over nearly seven decades, Erickson examines school policies and how land-use decisions, the pursuit of economic growth, and curricula have shaped ongoing injustices in the way students learn and are taught.
Parnassus will be on hand for the evening with copies of the book to buy and have signed. This event is free and open to the public. Parking and the school entrance are accessible from 19th Avenue South.
University of Virginia selected Margot Ross '24 to be a Jefferson Scholar. The highly selective scholarship includes the full cost of attending UVA for four years of study as well as numerous enrichment opportunities. It has been 16 years since a University School of Nashville senior last became a Jefferson Scholar.
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