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Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia is the irrational fear of long words, which is really ironic because it is one of the longest words in the English language.
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This is the second part of our four-part series on communications through the arts! This story focuses on Wright Middle School's outstanding theater arts program in the words of drama teacher, Joshua Binkley.
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Four schools in the Glencliff cluster are hosting an Enrollment Fair to help iron out some of the wrinkles that pop up during open enrollment season. The event will take place at Wright Magnet Middle School on January 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
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You can be part of the outstanding performers at Wright Magnet Middle School. Drama, band, mariachi, and choir offer adventures ready for you to explore.
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This story is part of the Nashville Banner’s ZIP Code Project. The community engagement effort assigns Banner staffers to various ZIP codes across the city, where they spend significant time listening to residents and elevating stories directly from the community.
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MNPS and Wright Middle School both have much cause for celebration this year, In Wright’s case, there is continued growth in TCAP scores, Level 5 status for growth in TVAAS, and an award-winning marketing campaign, which ties perfectly into its global media and mass communications magnet theme.