Tennessee’s biggest professional teachers’ organization is less than thrilled with the governor’s proposal to increase pay for educators. Baked into the bill is a rule that would further chip away at their ability to organize.
Tennessee Test Score Delay Causes Report Card Snafu, So What Now?
Tennessee education officials say grades on the state standardized test known as TCAP won’t be ready in time for end-of-the-year report cards. And there’s confusion about what should happen next.
Tough Times at Teachers’ Union as Director Retires
The longtime director of the Tennessee Education Association is retiring. It’s the second big departure this month at the state’s largest teacher’s union. Director Al Mance is leaving TEA, on the heels of lobbyist Jerry Winters. Their exits come at a difficult time for the organization.