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**School Information** Currently, I am not working at a school. However, I plan on teaching in Nashville, TN in the Metropolitan Nashville Public School System (MNPS). This wiki page provides information on MNPS regarding ESL education. For more information, visit [|www.mnps.org]. 

** MNPS philosophy states: **  The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools recognizes the importance of providing a quality educational program for **all** students, regardless of English proficiency or cultural background. We strive to ensure that our Limited English Proficient students attain English proficiency in all areas of language, develop high levels of academic achievement, and meet the same academic achievement standards as all children are expected to meet. By providing meaningful language learning in a student-centered, accepting environment, our Limited English Proficient students are empowered with the tools necessary to become a vital part of our culturally diverse community. ** //What is the demographics in MNPS?// **        As of September 11, 2009, the student demographics were as follows:
 * Asian - 2,808
 * Black - 36,215
 * Hispanic - 12,169
 * Pacific Islander - 82
 * Indian - 107
 * White - 29,948
 * English Language Learners - 9,734
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Economically Disadvantaged - 53,233

<span style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">//What languages are represented in MNPS?// There are over 120 different languages and dialects represented in MNPS. The more common languages represented are:
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Spanish
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Kurdish
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Arabic
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Somali
 * <span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">Vietnamese

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;">**//Enjoy the Wiki!!//** Kimberly Gannon Graduate Assistant kdc3x@mtsu.edu