More than 40 teachers, professors and administrators will spend the next year combing through Common Core education standards and suggesting changes. Governor Bill Haslam also announced Wednesday the state is posting the standards to a website in the coming weeks so parents can read them and offer their suggestions.
Tennessee Board Of Education Chief Announces Retirement
The executive director of Tennessee’s state Board of Education announced Friday he’ll retire at the end of the year after serving in that post under two governors and during a period of rapid reform.
Tennessee Math Scores Continue Climb But Reading Flatlines
Tennessee standardized test scores are headed steadily upward, although math gains are now outpacing reading. TCAP test results were released Thursday.
Capitol Hill Conversation – State Charter Authorizer vs Local Control
Charter schools have returned to the state legislature’s front burner. A proposed bill that is facing some bi-partisan resistance would allow the state to authorize new charters. Democrats are upset that the bill only applies to schools in Nashville and Memphis. And one Republican lawmaker – a former superintendent – says it violates the GOP’s belief in local control.
State Board Director Recommends Approval of Great Hearts Charter
The Tennessee Board of Education appears poised to overturn a controversial decision by the Metro school board.
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