There’s a great word in Louisiana – lagniappe – that means a little something extra We’re calling this week’s update “Lagniappe” because we’re giving you a little something extra of... more
Teachers, parents, and students deserve a test that works Measurement Inc’s continued failure to meet the timeline they set for delivery of the state’s annual assessment is justifiably... more
You’ll notice there are bills that worked their way through the 109th General Assembly that aren’t listed below We know the work to make sure every child in Tennessee receives a top-notch... more
April is the Month of the Military Child and we are glad Tennessee classrooms help welcome, encourage, and teach the children of our heroes As we all work to ensure every child in Tennessee has an... more
In case you didn’t remember, or hadn’t started the process of filing, today is Tax Day You still have a few hours to procrastinate! In that spirit, we thought we’d lead off this week’s note... more
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TENNESSEANS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS TO INVEST HEAVILY DURING 2016 CAMPAIGN SEASON Topping to Lead Efforts NASHVILLE – Committed to improving student achievement in Tennessee’s classrooms, Tennesseans... more
Politics should stop at a school’s front door Our classrooms should be places of learning and student success They should never be used as political props that will undermine the hard work done by... more
We wanted to let you know House Bill 1537/ Senate Bill 2540 passed the Senate this week and is on its way to the Governor’s desk for his signature We’re pretty excited about this bill because it... more
The Tennessee General Assembly passed Senate Bill 2508 giving extra support to Tennessee’s teachers In light of the changes in delivery of TNReady this year, this commonsense legislation allows... more
Because we’re anticipating more time outside, and we don’t want you glued to your gadget, we’ll make this brief: thank you Every week we come to you with legislative needs for Tennessee’s... more
70 bills That’s right This week we’re watching 70+ bills that are working their way through subcommittees, committees, and floor votes They cover the full range of topics in education from what... more
CALL TO ACTION Last month, in districts across the state, students began taking TNReady, the state’s new annual assessment aligned to the standards teachers are using in the classroom The new and... more
