Tennessee Department of Education
The special legislative session made it look easy, but a timeline shows the embrace of school vouchers was never a foregone conclusion.
The state bet big on tutoring and summer learning programs after the pandemic.
65% of vouchers would likely go to students who already attend private schools, the analysis says.
Memphis district had more schools earning A’s and B’s.
So-called ‘opportunity’ charter schools will be held to a different standard
Are the policies making students better readers? Some officials are encouraged.
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46% proficiency rate is the highest since the state raised its academic standards in 2010.
The revised policy also requires more tutoring for struggling readers who advance to fifth grade.
The lawsuit asserts that the law is ‘unconstitutionally vague.’
Charter networks, both inside and outside the state, are tracking the legislation.
GOP leaders acknowledge that the Achievement School District district had failed in its turnaround mission.
University could use charter groups to expand its reach and replicate teaching and learning models.
Vouchers are a “bitter pill” that will destabilize K-12 education, a former Superintendent of the Year testified.
The turnaround initiative has produced few wins. But without it, Tennessee must come up with a new plan.
Bren Elliott was on the job less than six months
GOP lawmakers also want to conduct annual hearings into student testing requirements.
Lizzette Reynolds has a broad policy background, but no teaching experience.