Tennessee's Education System Under Fire: Local Moms and Lawmakers Speak Out.
Mothers in Carter County, Tennessee, voiced concerns about their honor roll third graders failing the TCAP exam twice, citing pressure from new state requirements. State legislation requires third graders to test proficiently or above on the English Language Arts portion of the TCAP exam. The mothers are confused about how their honor roll students failed and are organizing a protest at the next State Board of Education meeting. Carter County Schools will offer summer school and tutoring to help boost student learning.