It’s that time of year where you are either in or close to your spring break, or in the final stretch of the school year. That also means it’s an incredibly busy time of the year, including a variety of state assessments and end of the year events. Responding to the Tennessee Educator Survey may…
Having an effective educator for every Tennessee student is one of the most important ways to ensure that all students receive a high-quality education. Teachers are the most important in-school factor for raising student achievement, and their work is vital to preparing students for postsecondary studies and jobs. Making Tennessee the best state for teaching…
Before I studied abroad in college, I had never considered graduating a semester early, changing my major, or moving to a new city. However, during the fall semester of 2016, I took a class called Integrating Reading and Writing for Adolescents that New York University (NYU) Steinhardt required for its English education students. At that…
Dear Friends, At the helm of every great school is a great school leader. Principals set the tone, the culture, and the environment for learning. And, we know that principals are second only to teachers when it comes to raising student achievement. In fact, principals can account for up to a quarter of in-school factors…
I love March. March brings some of my favorite things – St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness (though it’s not as fun this year for Virginia fans like me), the beginning of spring, and the Tennessee Educator Survey. You might wonder how the annual survey of educators brings me the same joy as a new season….