Tennessee Conservative
Tennessee Lawmakers Passed A Third-Grade Retention Law That Said Third Graders Who Score Just Below Reading Proficiency Must Show “Adequate Growth” On A Test Given At The End Of Summer Learning Camps In Order To Advance To Fourth Grade. But The Statute Didn’t Define “Adequate Growth,” And Policymakers Have Debated Ever Since What That Ambiguity Means.
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The Hamilton County Department Of Education’s Student Goals Policy Includes Providing Educational Opportunities To Every Student, Enhancing A Student’s Self-Image, Teaching Personal And Civic Responsibilities, And Providing For A Student’s Safety, Health, And Welfare. When Reading This Policy, One Can’t Help But Notice That There Is No Mention Of Academic Achievement Or Academic Excellence.
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The State Board Of Education Launched The Initial Public Review Period For Tennessee’s Academic Standards For Social Studies, Requesting Feedback From The Public Through July 18, 2022.
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The State Board Of Education Is Inviting Residents To Share Their Feedback On The Tennessee Academic Standards For Science Through Sunday, September 19, 2021.
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