From literacy and project-based learning to teacher leadership initiatives, 120 educators in Northeast Tennessee learned from one another at the Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET²) convening. Six different school districts were represented at the event organized by Sullivan County Schools held on September 29-30, 2017 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The active collaboration…
The latest ACT results for Tennessee show progress in college and career readiness of graduates and reflect the impact of the work by the state to encourage seniors to retake the exam. Across subject areas on the college-entrance exam, performance rose in notable ways. The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) reported that a calculation based…
Dear Friends, The beginning of a new school year is always filled with so much promise. The fresh start is a time for educators and students to reflect on the past year and create a plan for future success. This year at the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), we have been reflecting on…
So often in my career as an educator, I have benefited from getting another perspective. Whether it was feedback about how to improve instruction from a principal or another colleague, a parent’s insight about the needs of their child, or an opportunity to collaborate with another director of schools, I always found the additional information…
This post is part of Coffee and Conversation, a monthly interview series that highlights impactful, interesting work affecting Tennessee education. The founder of Teach Plus, Celine Coggins, joined us to discuss her latest book and how teachers can become advocates for their students’ success. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Peter Tang:…