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Zoyii McDonald-Nashville - Nov. 2011
http://myacademyblog.com/2011/10/14/a-unique-learning-environment/
Nashville business leaders are forging new partnerships with Metro schools that will change the way students are
educated and lead to better test scores and more college-ready graduates, Schools Director Jesse Register said. Friday,
82 local businesses, organizations and colleges announced they would work with Metro high schools to provide
classroom speakers, job shadowing, internships and information about industry practices. The partnerships fit with the
concept of Metro's "career academies," which require students to pick an area of interest and take courses tailored to
that topic.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100619/NEWS04/6190326/1971/NEWS06/Nashville+businesses+partner+with+schoolsb
Metro Nashville Public Schools has been selected by Ford Motor Company as one of seven districts to model high school
reform for the rest of the nation. With the "Leadership Level Next Generation Learning Community" distinction,
the company will provide financial support to the district by way of teacher training and technical support.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20100618/NEWS0401/100618013/1971/NEWS06/Ford+selects+Nashville+as+school+reform+model
Ford Motor Company singled out Nashville's public school reform efforts as a model for the nation during a news
conference today and announced that it will play a part in "The Academies of Nashville," a reformulation of the city's
12 comprehensive high schools.
The Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies has designated Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools as one of seven
"Next Generation Learning Communities" to meet the leadership level — meaning its public schools
have met all 12 best practices
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Some big changes are happening at Nashville's public high schools. In the fall, students will be learning math, science
and English in a new way. It's a unique concept involving local businesses to help create a more relevant curriculum. A
lot of students ask, "When are we ever going to use this stuff?" That's a big reason Metro schools are partnering with
these local businesses.
Nashville has strengthened it's commitment to public education as its top priority for the city. 82 local businesses have
come together for a partnership with Metro Schools. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean was present for the announcement at
the Chamber of Commerce Friday morning.