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education2 years ago

"TN Governor defends controversial third-grade retention law after TCAP scores released"

Thousands of students in Tennessee are having to attend summer school or tutoring next year due to low TCAP scores, leading to frustration among parents who criticize the state's third-grade retention law. Governor Bill Lee and other top Republicans defend the law, stating that children must be able to read before moving forward. However, parents argue that the law is causing anxiety and emotional distress for their children and that lawmakers are making decisions without consulting teachers and administrators.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#education#parent-frustration#summer-school
education2 years ago

Third-grade testing woes: Retention, tutoring, and re-exams

60% of third graders in Tennessee are at risk of retention based on their scores from the state reading test. A new law requires students scoring below "proficient" to attend summer school, tutoring, or re-take the test to be promoted to the fourth grade. A sample test shared by a local school district shows the kind of questions students are expected to answer, including reading passages, writing, and grammar questions. Adults on the street struggled to answer the questions.

via WZTV|
#education#summer-school#tennessee
education2 years ago

Tennessee's Third Grade TCAP Scores: Implications for Student Retention and Support

More than 60% of Tennessee third graders scored as "below" or "approaching" proficiency on the English language arts section of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, meaning they may face retention unless they meet exemption standards, up their scores in a retake, attend summer school, undergo tutoring or file an appeal. The state education department attributed the improvement from last year's scores to the rollout of a comprehensive K-3 literacy strategy across Tennessee public schools. The release of scores set off a quick-paced timeline for parents to decide whether to place their children in summer school, tutoring or both.

via Tennessean|
#education#literacy#retention
education2 years ago

"Insights on TCAP Scores for Third Graders as Districts Set Plans"

Thousands of parents of third graders in Tennessee are still waiting for the results of the English language arts portion of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TNReady) to determine if their children will be held back or not. Students who scored below or approaching proficiency will need to retest or opt into summer school, tutoring, or both, depending on the results. The entire process hinges on a reading and retention law passed in 2021 that took effect for this year's class of third graders. The law could have an enormous impact, as around 65% of third graders statewide did not meet the threshold during TCAP testing last year.

via Tennessean|
#education#retention-law#summer-school