MNPS VISION - Metro Nashville Public Schools will be the fastest-improving urban school system in America, ensuring that every student becomes a life-long learner prepared for success in college, career and life. MNPS MISSION - We deliver a great public education to every student, every day. ~MNPS VALUES~ WHOLE LEARNER - We believe in meeting each child at the point of need to maximize individual unlimited potential and success. LITERACY - We believe what research shows: Early reading success is a critical factor in a child’s likelihood of graduating from high school and experiencing future life success. EXCELLENCE - We believe all students benefit from high-quality instruction and high expectations each year, in each subject, and in each classroom. RELEVANCE - We believe students learn best when they are inspired by real-world challenges that promote critical thinking, inquiry, problem solving, and creativity.