Why is a Grading System Touted as More Accurate, Equitable So Hard to Implement?
Before Thomas Guskey became a leading academic expert on grading and assessments, he was a middle school math teacher. One.
House subcommittee advances legislation to reduce the number of children at risk for repeating the fourth-grade
Members of the House K-12 Subcommittee voted Tuesday to advance a bill designed to reduce the number of fourth-grade students.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 20, 2024
Dr. Maya Bugg to step down from the Tennessee Charter School Center
Tennessee Charter School Center (TCSC) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Maya Bugg announced she will be stepping down in early summer.
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- March 20, 2024
Acceleration program for at-risk students shining bright in Haywood County
Seventh-grader Jasmine Anderson told members of the House Education Committee that she struggled in school before enrolling in the Star.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 20, 2024
House committee advances “compromise bill” to vacate some members of the TSU Board of Trustees
The House Government Operations Committee advanced what supporters are calling a compromise in the proposal to vacate Tennessee State University’s.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 19, 2024
House Committee debates accountability and cost of Education Freedom Scholarships
The House Government Operations Committee advanced Governor Bill Lee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act Monday with a positive recommendation following a.
- by Sky Arnold
- March 19, 2024
Over 80% of Women Leaders in Education Experience Bias, Survey Shows
At 5 feet tall, Uyen Tieu doesn’t tower over anyone, including many students. So when a superior said she was.
- by Linda Jacobson, The 74
- March 19, 2024
Poll finds 83 percent of parents support a minimum age limit for social media
A new poll from the National Parents Union (NPU) found a growing concern for the negative effects of social media.
- by Reana Gibson
- March 18, 2024
Teachers Are Increasing Student Engagement By Creating Their Own Videos
Despite the many challenges of virtual learning, many teachers are leveraging technology to increase engagement and build rapport with students..
- by Sierra Lyons, The 74
- March 18, 2024
“Data bill” advancing in the House aims to better prepare students for Tennessee’s evolving economy
Members of the House Education Administration Committee advanced legislation Wednesday that supporters say will help the state do a better.
- by Sky Arnold
- March 14, 2024