Commentary: School Letter Grades should fairly assess student growth and achievement

In 2016 the Tennessee General Assembly passed a new state law that mandated the Tennessee Department of Education to create.

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Commentary: Charters are the most popular form of school choice. Democrats must get on board

As students across the country return to their classrooms, parents clearly support having options for which school their children will.

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Commentary: Wait. Did Education Reform Just Become Inescapable?

The Washington Post’s Jennifer Rubin published a piece not that long ago arguing that Democrats have an opportunity on K-12 issues: “Democrats.

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Commentary: Public charter schools can boost revenue and improve school districts through career & technical education

This year, school districts in Tennessee witnessed a notable rise in applications to start Career and Technical Education (CTE) focused.

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Commentary: The benefits of partnerships between educator preparation programs and charter management organizations

The landscape of public education is continuously evolving, demanding innovative approaches to teacher preparation and professional development. The Tennessee State.

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Commentary: Why the Science of Reading Is Right for My Young Learner

I’m writing this for all the parents out there: Don’t leave your child’s reading success to chance.  I’m embarrassed to.

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Commentary: With a new Ed Commissioner, Tennessee looks to next phase in school innovation

Over the last 15 years, Tennessee has been on an exciting journey to improve educational outcomes for all students. This.

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Commentary: Girls Are in a Mental Health Crisis. What Schools Must Do to Help

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its Youth Risk Behavior Survey report in March, outlining the severity.

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