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New statistics indicate that Tennessee students are among the top in the country in post-pandemic academic recovery. Read more via @TheTNFirefly tnfirefly.com/news/tennessee…

Thank you to the Tennessee General Assembly for passing the Better Spending, Better Schools Act so Tennesseans can have transparency about where our tax dollars go and annual reports detailing how districts are investing in our students. pro.stateaffairs.com/tn/education/f…

While Tennessee students are making record gains, there’s more work to do to ensure the gap between economically disadvantaged students and non-economically disadvantaged students closes. Thankfully, Tennessee is committed to continuing to improve education outcomes for all students. tnfirefly.com/news/research-…

Tennessee's literacy strategy is producing real results because it puts student achievement first. When schools focus on strong instruction, clear expectations, and honest accountability, students rise to the challenge. That's a model worth celebrating. tnfirefly.com/news/report-fi…

Wishing you a Happy Fourth of July and 250 years of American independence!

Executive Director Chelsea Crawford joins Lily Butler at @newschannelnine to discuss the latest #TCAP results:

For years, TN bet that transparency, accountability & high expectations would lead to better outcomes. This week’s results prove that bet is paying off, even as other states lower expectations or try to explain away learning loss. tn-can.org/press-releases…

“Tennessee is proving that meaningful progress is possible when leaders stay relentlessly focused on measurable student learning.” More from our Executive Director, Chelsea Crawford, on the new Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results: tn-can.org/press-releases…

The lesson from this week’s #TCAP results is simple: Tennessee should keep doing more of what is working. 🔹 High expectations 🔹 Honest accountability 🔹 Empowered families 🔹 Strong academic standards When we stay focused on outcomes, students win. tn-can.org/press-releases…

Families deserve access to both educational options and transparent info about academic performance. This week’s #TCAP results provide parents with meaningful data about student outcomes and learning. tn-can.org/press-releases…

This week’s #TCAP results show statewide ELA proficiency is up to 42% and Math is up to 41%. We celebrate this progress while remaining focused on the work ahead. Every student deserves a great school, strong instruction, and the chance to succeed. tn-can.org/press-releases…

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While there is still work to do, the gains in this week’s #TCAP results belong to Tennessee's students, educators & families. Our state made a deliberate choice to measure learning honestly & maintain rigorous standards—and it’s paying off. tn-can.org/press-releases…

Featured in today's @realpamphleteer re: Tennessee's TCAP scores being up across the board and now exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Learn more via our press release here. tn-can.org/press-releases…

Tennessee Students Are Rising: New TCAP Results Reflect the Power of High Expectations and Honest Accountability. Great news from @TNedu. @TennesseeCAN full press release here.

Happy #Juneteenth!

It’s not just about spending money—it’s about how we invest it. Tennessee’s successful education model leveraged federal relief funds to create sustainable systems like tutoring and summer learning that are now permanent fixtures of our strategy. MORE: the74million.org/article/report…

While the national trend shows a learning recession, Tennessee is bucking the trend. Thanks to robust summer math programs and high-dosage tutoring, our students are making significant gains. Progress is possible with the right commitment. the74million.org/article/report…

Last week, the department joined other state leaders to visit the Williamson County Schools Innovation Center, which is expected to open to students for the first time in August! Made possible by the Innovative Schools Model grant, the new building will be on the same campus as the Entrepreneurship Center and will feature classrooms, meeting spaces, a culinary kitchen, a grab-and-go eatery, and community spaces. The Innovation Center will also offer programs in Advanced Power & Machinery, Aviation, Cybersecurity & AI, Hospitality & Tourism, and Fire Management. We’re excited for all the students who will benefit from this amazing facility this fall! @WCSedu

What can we do about this? New data from NAEP

The data is in: Tennessee ranks among the top states for academic recovery. With math proficiency moving from 28% to 42% in grades 3–8 since 2021, our focus on high-quality instructional materials is paying off. 📈Read more in @The74: the74million.org/article/report…