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Archive for January 2009
ETSU Open House: Learn How ETSU Fits Into Your Future
Family budgets are tightening. College tuition is rising… It’s time to take a closer look at East Tennessee State’s education value. On Thursday, February 12th, at The Mall at Johnson City, come meet many of our university’s representatives at our ‘ETSU Loves You—Student Fair.’ Talk to Admissions and Financial Aid counselors to learn how to … Continue reading
Statement from the Mayor Dean on English-only
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Karl Dean released this statement today in response to the results from the special election on two amendments to the Metro Charter: “This is a great night for Nashville. The results of this special election reaffirm Nashville’s identity as a welcoming and friendly city, and our ability to come together as … Continue reading
Westwood Elementary breaks barriers reaching Hispanics students and their families
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Jan. 23, 2009 — In 2004, Westwood Elementary in Manchester, Tenn. received a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CLC) grant to support ELL students and their families, and to foster a positive and connected home-school relationship. The CLC offers programs and opportunities for students to achieve academic success, and for their parents … Continue reading
Nashville Spoke up on Charter ammends proposal
Thank you Nashville for speaking up!! The Mayor, city council members, business leaders, labor organizers, faith leaders, presidents of 9 universities, civil rights activists, immigrant and refugee leaders from every community, all came together to speak up for a friendly and welcoming Nashville. We are proud to be part of the strongest, most diverse coalition … Continue reading
Bredesen Habla sobre el voto en Nashville
DECLARACIÓN DE GOBERNADOR PHIL BREDESEN SOBRE EL VOTO DE RECHAZO A LA ENMIENDA ‘SOLO INGLÉS EN Nashville / Davidson Co. “Los votantes de Nashville han expresado su opinión en las urnas y hablaron en voz alta en apoyo a impulsar a Nashville hacia adelante en áreas importantes como la contratación de nuevos negocios y el … Continue reading
Metro Human Relations Commission opposes effort to amend Metro Charter to designate English as the official language of Metropolitan Government
NASHVILLE, TN. ( January 13, 2009 )- The members of the Metro Human Relations Commission have reiterated their opposition to ongoing efforts to amend the Metro Charter to designate English as the official language of Metropolitan Government which has the potential to disenfranchise thousands of Nashvillians. “While the proposed charter amendment may appear innocent at first blush, Metro government’s inability to constructively dialogue with its … Continue reading
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