More than 1,000 rising fourth grade students will require tutoring. And that doesn’t include many other students across different grade levels who may choose to seek extra help.
Tennessee educators sue the state over law banning certain teachings on race, gender and privilege
A group representing teachers from across Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a ban on certain “prohibited concepts” in the classroom, saying the policy interferes with teachers’ ability to do their jobs and “deprives students of a quality education.”
TCAP: a deep dive into the history of the test that threatens to hold back so many Tennessee third graders
As Tennessee families prepare to send their kids back to school, some are bracing for their second first day of third grade. To better understand Tennessee’s high stakes test, it’s important to know the history.
For one slice of Tennessee third graders, appeals to the state are helping them advance to fourth grade
More than 85% of the Tennessee third graders who challenged being held back under the state’s retention law have been given the approval to move on to the fourth grade.
‘More doors open’: Dozens celebrate earning their high school equivalency diplomas at YWCA graduation ceremony
The familiar tune, “Pomp and Circumstance,” played as graduates filed into the room at Trevecca Nazarene University. But the celebration was one-of-a-kind.
Wilson County discussed informing parents about students’ gender identity. A school counseling expert says that would have dangerous consequences.
The suggestion by a school board member caused major concerns among some parents and district officials regarding the wellbeing of transgender students, as well as how the policy would be implemented.
Here’s what’s next for Tennessee student loan borrowers after SCOTUS decision
In Tennessee, 1 in 8 residents has student loan debt, with the average amount topping $36,000.
How two key SCOTUS decisions could affect higher education in Tennessee
Two opinions from the U.S. Supreme Court will have major implications across the higher education landscape in Tennessee. Justices ruled against race-conscious admissions policies and the Biden Administration’s student debt relief program.
TCAP scores show improvement, but ethnic and racial disparities persist
Tennessee students improved across the board on standardized tests this school year. The state’s Department of Education released results Thursday, showing that students made gains in all grades and subjects on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program.
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