High expectations, a statewide assessment to measure student learning, and accountability for serving all students well are foundational to the way Tennessee has approached improving student achievement and outcomes. There is widespread agreement that these three things are good for students because they support success in school, college, and life. Over the past seven days,…
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Assessment (SCORE) has released the following statement from President and CEO David Mansouri regarding Gov. Bill Lee’s announcement that the state will conduct statewide assessment this school year. The statement also shares findings from a SCORE poll conducted October 8-11 asking parents for their views of state assessment…
I made it! I completed my first year of teaching. It was an eye opening experience that has helped mold my views in education in a variety of areas. I am a special education teacher at a North Nashville middle school. Our fifth graders come into fifth grade already behind. It’s our job to catch…
As Tennessee embraces higher academic standards and prepares students for a more competitive and demanding economy, the training that teachers receive is increasingly important. Research has shown time and again that teachers are the most important in-school factor in driving student achievement. As such, focusing on understanding and improving the quality of teacher preparation programs…
As a former classroom teacher and current education policy student at Vanderbilt, I am interested in measuring teaching quality to develop instruction and improve student learning in classrooms. Teachers have a greater impact on student learning than any other in-school factor. For this reason, it is critical to ensure quality teaching in every classroom. In…