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Common Core Myth Debunked: Your child will still read fiction (and non-fiction)
By Carrie Padgett, Literacy Coach at Inglewood Elementary School The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) have been adopted by 46 states, including Tennessee. These standards are rigorous and are...
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Wright Middle debuts incredible new library/community space/model for Metro’s...
More than just a simple room remodel, the new library at Wright Middle School has remodeled the way we think about libraries in Metro Schools. Sure, the Wright library is brand new, shining and filled...
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Hundreds pack Cole Elementary for literacy
In the library for the first session. The lobby was packed, too. Cole Elementary School had 400 families show up for their Fall Family Literacy Night which highlighted their new Homework Policy. The...
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James Patterson & Vanderbilt help middle school gifted readers
Gifted students at I.T. Creswell Middle have a golden opportunity thanks to one of the best-selling authors in the world. James Patterson is funding a reading program through Vanderbilt University’s...
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What to Do Over Winter Break: Pick up a good book
You’re about to have two weeks out of school to… see family? Celebrate a holiday or two? Why not also pick up a good book? Winter Break starts next Saturday, December 21, but why should your child...
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Fun with friends, family and farm animals at Harris-Hillman School
After a year focused on reading, students and families at Harris-Hillman School were ready for a little book-related fun. Students, staff, families and friends were invited to a book fair last night at...
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Back to School: What’s new in the new year for students?
School starts August 6! As always, the new year will bring some changes to Metro Schools. There will be new faces, new buildings, new policies and more. Today we’re talking about a new program that...
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Volunteer in Metro Schools and help change a child’s life through reading
by Betsy Malone, FLIP volunteer Betsy Malone with one of her FLIP partner students I have been a FLIP reading volunteer for three years. I do this because I strongly believe that every child can learn...
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Academic achievement results show Metro Schools outpacing the state
District continues steady improvement in 9 out of 10 subject areas Key takeaways: Metro Schools showed achievement gains in 9 out of 10 tested subjects. In seven of those subjects, gains were larger...
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PHOTOS: Metro Schools, Mayor Megan Barry and the Nashville Public Library...
Director of Schools Dr. Shawn Joseph greets a little reader at the Nashville Public Library after a July 5 news conference. Metro Schools, the Mayor’s Office and the Nashville Public Library held a...
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