/tennessee Tennessee en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:22:12 GMT /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 The justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:22:12 GMT /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 /leadership/how-this-district-lowered-its-teacher-vacancy-rate-to-almost-zero/2024/09 Knox County schools in Tennessee has a multifaceted strategy to hire and retain more teachers. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 21:30:56 GMT /leadership/how-this-district-lowered-its-teacher-vacancy-rate-to-almost-zero/2024/09 /leadership/this-district-provided-tutoring-to-thousands-of-students-the-results-were-mixed/2024/09 A new study suggests that tutoring at scale could have a smaller impact than advocates had hoped. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:22:30 GMT /leadership/this-district-provided-tutoring-to-thousands-of-students-the-results-were-mixed/2024/09 /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /leadership/how-to-have-a-hard-conversations-with-your-teachers-3-tips-for-principals/2024/07 Here are three small steps that can ease the pain of a difficult conversation between a principal and teacher. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:14:08 GMT /leadership/how-to-have-a-hard-conversations-with-your-teachers-3-tips-for-principals/2024/07 /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 The justices will decide whether a Tennessee law that bars certain treatments for transgender minors violates the equal-protection clause. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:55:53 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-case-on-transgender-youth-medical-care-may-impact-schools/2024/06 /leadership/who-trains-the-trainers-in-the-science-of-reading/2024/06 How three districts help their principals learn, practice, and sustain the “science of reading� implementation in their schools. Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:16:05 GMT /leadership/who-trains-the-trainers-in-the-science-of-reading/2024/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-are-pushing-for-paid-parental-leave-how-its-going/2024/06 Efforts to implement paid parental leave policies are slowly gaining traction, with teachers often advocating on their own behalf. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:48:45 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-are-pushing-for-paid-parental-leave-how-its-going/2024/06 /policy-politics/video-how-microschools-can-fit-in-the-broader-k-12-system/2024/06 Microschools are a necessary option to support students within the broader K-12 system, according to this school founder. Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:38:04 GMT /policy-politics/video-how-microschools-can-fit-in-the-broader-k-12-system/2024/06 /leadership/leading-on-the-science-of-reading-principals-share-what-theyve-learned/2024/05 Three school leaders share insights on how they changed the way reading was taught in their schools. Wed, 29 May 2024 18:38:49 GMT /leadership/leading-on-the-science-of-reading-principals-share-what-theyve-learned/2024/05 /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 The push to shifting schools to the science of reading has often neglected the vital role of the principal. Fri, 24 May 2024 19:13:16 GMT /leadership/principals-have-a-lead-role-in-the-science-of-reading-are-they-ready/2024/05 /leadership/another-state-could-let-teachers-carry-guns-what-we-know-about-the-strategy/2024/04 Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill allowing teachers to carry guns with administrators' permission a year after the Covenant School shooting. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:11:59 GMT /leadership/another-state-could-let-teachers-carry-guns-what-we-know-about-the-strategy/2024/04 /teaching-learning/oral-history-offers-a-model-for-how-schools-can-introduce-students-to-complex-topics/2024/04 Community history projects like a curriculum in Memphis, Tenn. can help students grapple with issues like school segregation, experts say. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:02:56 GMT /teaching-learning/oral-history-offers-a-model-for-how-schools-can-introduce-students-to-complex-topics/2024/04 /teaching-learning/video-the-national-teacher-of-the-years-advice-for-building-a-legacy-of-strong-teachers/2024/04 This year's National Teacher of the Year has a message for educators on finding joy and creating a legacy of strong teachers. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:33:56 GMT /teaching-learning/video-the-national-teacher-of-the-years-advice-for-building-a-legacy-of-strong-teachers/2024/04 /teaching-learning/missy-testerman-makes-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/04 The K-8 teacher prioritizes inclusion and connection in her work teaching English as a second language. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:10:14 GMT /teaching-learning/missy-testerman-makes-immigrant-students-feel-welcome-shes-the-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/04 /leadership/how-central-offices-can-lay-the-groundwork-for-tutoring-in-schools/2024/02 From data mining to making master schedules, principals need central offices’ help to implement tutoring. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:23:20 GMT /leadership/how-central-offices-can-lay-the-groundwork-for-tutoring-in-schools/2024/02 /teaching-learning/how-to-refresh-a-dwindling-pipeline-of-stem-teachers-researchers-share-strategies/2024/02 The pool of science teachers is getting younger and less prepared than it once was. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:37:44 GMT /teaching-learning/how-to-refresh-a-dwindling-pipeline-of-stem-teachers-researchers-share-strategies/2024/02 /jobs/cover-letter-must-have-or-has-been/2024/01 The use of cover letters is waning. Here's what that means for school districts. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 22:32:25 GMT /jobs/cover-letter-must-have-or-has-been/2024/01 /teaching-learning/here-are-the-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/01 The nation's top teaching award will be given to one of them in the spring. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:46:44 GMT /teaching-learning/here-are-the-4-finalists-for-national-teacher-of-the-year/2024/01 /technology/these-state-lawmakers-want-all-school-districts-to-craft-ai-policies-will-others-follow/2024/01 The vast majority of districts in the country have not released AI guidance, even though educators say they need it. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:23:38 GMT /technology/these-state-lawmakers-want-all-school-districts-to-craft-ai-policies-will-others-follow/2024/01 /leadership/fitting-tutoring-into-the-school-day-is-hard-how-3-principals-made-it-work/2024/01 Three principals persist with high-dosage tutoring, using creative strategies to fit it into busy school schedules. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:45:06 GMT /leadership/fitting-tutoring-into-the-school-day-is-hard-how-3-principals-made-it-work/2024/01 /teaching-learning/english-learners-need-equal-access-to-rich-texts-how-one-school-makes-that-happen/2024/01 A coordinator for an English-learner program discusses how to integrate language supports into English/language arts classes. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 05:01:00 GMT /teaching-learning/english-learners-need-equal-access-to-rich-texts-how-one-school-makes-that-happen/2024/01 /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 Tennessee lawmakers have established a task force to review federal education funding, risking money for low-income schools and special ed. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:11:08 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-would-be-the-first-to-reject-federal-k-12-funds-but-its-far-from-a-given/2023/11 /leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 Various presentations at the College Board's AP annual conference this month touched on equity concerns around the AP program. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:18:02 GMT /leadership/how-to-make-ap-classes-accessible-and-equitable-district-leaders-share-strategies/2023/07 /policy-politics/opinion-advice-for-state-school-chiefs-focus-on-all-kids-at-all-times/2023/07 Through the pandemic and culture clashes, a state superintendent tried to keep her eye on her main mission—student success. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-advice-for-state-school-chiefs-focus-on-all-kids-at-all-times/2023/07 /policy-politics/a-student-lampooned-his-principal-on-instagram-and-got-suspended-now-hes-suing/2023/07 The student argues his posts did not disrupt school and are protected under a Supreme Court decision. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:32:01 GMT /policy-politics/a-student-lampooned-his-principal-on-instagram-and-got-suspended-now-hes-suing/2023/07 /leadership/summer-schools-can-boost-learning-but-only-if-students-attend/2023/06 A new study finds Tennessee, like many states, has struggles with summer school absenteeism. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:45:05 GMT /leadership/summer-schools-can-boost-learning-but-only-if-students-attend/2023/06 /leadership/what-happened-to-sherman-a-principal-who-cant-shake-the-memory-of-one-special-student/2023/06 Catherine Diezi shared her love for literature with staff and students. She'll remember how that transformed their lives. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:22:53 GMT /leadership/what-happened-to-sherman-a-principal-who-cant-shake-the-memory-of-one-special-student/2023/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 Lawmakers in 23 states proposed bills to raise teacher salaries, but not all of the policies are straightforward pay bumps. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:14:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 /teaching-learning/paid-parental-leave-for-teachers-is-happening-in-more-states-and-districts/2023/06 Policymakers are hoping that the expansion of paid leave will be a recruitment and retention tool. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:14:54 GMT /teaching-learning/paid-parental-leave-for-teachers-is-happening-in-more-states-and-districts/2023/06