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Third Grade Retention Law

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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.

education2 years ago

TCAP Exam Results Spark Concern Among Tennessee Parents and Educators

Parents of Knox County Schools third graders are facing confusion and chaos as Tennessee's new law on retention hits home. Families of about 1,600 students had to decide when they wanted their children retested on a nearly four-hour English language arts test. If their child isn't bumped up to a satisfactory score, they may face mandatory summer school. If certain students don't participate, they will have to repeat the grade. Some were shocked because their students have excellent grades but scored poorly on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program.