Education Commissioner Candice McQueen has announced the launch of a new district and school report card, which has a redesigned layout to help educators and families better access and understand information about their schools.
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Education Department Unveils Redesigned Report Card, Provides Better Information for Families
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Education Department Previews New Policies that Better Support Students
Wednesday, December 07, 2016 | 10:51amEducation Commissioner Candice McQueen released details today about how Tennessee is planning to transition to the new federal K-12 education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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Career Forward Task Force Maps out Next Steps to Ensure Graduates are Career Ready
Monday, December 05, 2016 | 10:40amThe Tennessee Department of Education announced new steps to ensure the state’s high school graduates are prepared to succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce.
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Personalized Learning Task Force Outlines Next Steps to Help Tailor Teaching for Each Student
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 | 11:44amThe Tennessee Department of Education announced new steps forward in its work to personalize learning for all students today, with a report that outlines key strategies and actions the department will take to support school districts in this area.
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Tennessee Department of Education Launches Statewide #GoOpen Initiative
Thursday, November 10, 2016 | 9:38amTennessee Commissioner of Education Candice McQueen announced the launch of a new statewide #GoOpen initiative, making Tennessee one of the states recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for a commitment to supporting school districts and educators in offering high-quality, openly licensed educational resources in schools.
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Tennessee High School Students Set New Baseline with First Year of TNReady Results
Friday, November 04, 2016 | 11:26amEducation Commissioner Candice McQueen announced the results from the first year of TNReady today, following an extended scoring process that was led by Tennessee educators. With the new results, Tennessee high school students have set a new baseline for future growth based on new, educator-developed expectations that will better ensure all students are on track to graduate prepared for college and careers. Overall, students’ performance on TNReady reflects the readiness they showed on national tests like the ACT.
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Tennessee Names 2016-17 Principal, District Supervisor of the Year
Monday, October 24, 2016 | 8:16pmA Shelby County high school principal and a Sumner County supervisor have earned top honors for their work in Tennessee education.
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Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education Partner to Support School Improvement
Thursday, October 20, 2016 | 9:11amOfficials from Vanderbilt University and the Tennessee Department of Education today announced the formation of a new alliance that will produce a series of rigorous research studies to inform the state’s school improvement efforts.
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Tennessee High School Graduation Rate Hits New High Under More Rigorous Criteria
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 | 10:27amEducation Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that the 2015-16 graduation rate of 88.5 percent is the highest on record since the state changed to a more rigorous calculation of graduation rates in 2011.
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Tennessee Department of Education Shares Key Takeaways from First Round of ESSA Feedback
Monday, October 10, 2016 | 8:29amDepartment of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen released a new report today highlighting the feedback gathered from educators, advocates, parents, students, and the public to determine how to implement specific components of the nation’s new education law: the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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New TNReady Score Reports to Provide Better Information on Student Progress
Tuesday, October 04, 2016 | 10:45amTennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen has unveiled new TNReady score reports, which provide more information than ever before for parents, educators, and students on individual student achievement and growth.
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Tennessee Pilots New Online Assessment Platform
Friday, September 30, 2016 | 1:05pmTennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that the department has piloted Nextera, the online assessment platform used by the state’s testing vendor, with more than 9,000 high school students in 12 select districts across the state.
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Almost 7,500 More College Credits Awarded to Tennessee High School Students
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 | 8:35amDepartment of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that nearly 7,500 more postsecondary credits were awarded to Tennessee public school students in 2016 when compared to 2014.
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Tennessee Department of Education Advances Reading Goals Through New Coaching Network
Monday, September 26, 2016 | 1:30pmTennessee Department of Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today the launch of the Read to be Ready coaching network. Two-hundred coaches and two-thirds of Tennessee school districts are participating in the new coaching network that is designed to provide intensive support and professional learning opportunities for educators focused on early grades reading.