Will Pinkston and Jackson Miller square off in forum focused on discipline

by Jason Gonzales, The Tennessean- Will Pinkston and Jackson Miller met in a public forum for the first time since each declared his candidacy for Nashville schools District 7 more than five months ago. ... "Budgets really are a reflection of our values. If we value certain outcomes then we need to put the money behind it to make it happen," Pinkston said. ... Miller, however, has called for increased freedom for principals to do what is right for their schools and communities. ..., he said numerous times the district doesn't need more top-down mandates, but the ability for schools to change the working culture and environment. "Just having money in the budget isn't enough." (link)