Father and Husband, Educator and Data Nerd - Passionate about opening doors for all students #dataliteracymatters
Corryton, TN
Joined November 2012
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A new fourth grade promotion gateway has passed. I’m thankful for that. However, almost all TN 3rd and 4th grade students and teachers spent last week worrying over the ramifications of the assessment. I’m glad we have supports in place, but we need the rules before the EOY.
This letter to the editor by Troy Pulliam says what so many fail to understand! This teacher and leader understands what public schools mean to communities, families, and the future. jeffersoncountypost.com/?p=6…
There are good things going on in @JeffCoTNSchools schools. This month we highlight our TN ALL Corps program, TN Reward Schools, iReady Celebrations, and literacy. Check out Central Office Update (via smore.com) smore.com/n/ue3g5k @TNedu @CurriculumAssoc
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This can’t be said loud enough… Tutoring can fill gaps, but it shouldn’t be the front line solution.
Under difficult circumstances the @SBEd_TN fought hard for a Gateway 1 appeal for third grade promotion. This provides additional opportunities for students on grade level to be promoted to the next grade without the additional burden of demonstrating "adequate growth." 1/4
Lundberg... "Parents are Outsiders" Think about this... The Literacy Success Act took retention decisions out of the hands of parents and school staff. Where is parent choice there? Where does that responsibility push parents, students, and schools?
Listening to the current Senate hearing and thinking back to last night's hearing... If norm referenced assessments are quality assessments, why are we so dead set on criterion referenced? Our local level assessments provide actionable data and responses throughout the year. 1/3
One more…. Removing fourth grade retention as part of this bill… INSANITY! Remove it for the good of students! What world is this?
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I have no issue with private schools, home schools, or parent choice. I am dismayed by the way our legislature is trying to push this through. If you're not listening to the current hearing, you'll be shocked. Thankful for a few of the legs. who are asking the tougher questions.
RSS is making great strides under the strong leadership of @ben_willings and Dr. Joey Byrd. @RushStrong is building a great academic program from kindergarten to eighth grade.
We are so proud of the hard work & dedication of our 2023 Tennessee Reward Schools. Congratulations to Rush Strong School. A Tennessee Reward School designation is the highest given by the TN Dept. of Education. Read more: ow.ly/EHRY50QGfn4
#JCcore4
#CultureofExcellence
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TES is doing amazing led by the amazing @RameySandi and Melissa Barbee. Congratulations on your fourth Reward School designation in a row!
We are so proud of the hard work & dedication of our 2023 Tennessee Reward Schools. Congratulations to Talbott Elementary. A Tennessee Reward School designation is the highest given by the TN Dept. of Education. Read more: ow.ly/EHRY50QGfn4
#JCcore4
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We are continuing to celebrate our schools and their amazing efforts and outcomes. @JeffCoTNSchools
5 Reward Schools✅
4 "A" Schools✅
High Growth Scores✅
College and Career Ready ✅
Level 5 District ✅
Advancing District✅
We take MyPath seriously in @JeffCoTNSchools. We value our partnership with @CurriculumAssoc!
Students in 4th & 5th grade at JES competed to see who could pass the most iReady lessons. Here, we have 5th-grade teacher, Mrs. Calzadilla, pieing Mr. Orlando, 4th-grade teacher. The competition is serious and students are working hard! jc-tn.net/news/new-page/~boa…
ALT Collage: JES iReady competition for teacher pie in the face.
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Parent reports are now available for high school students who took an End of Course exam during the fall semester. These reports can be accessed at: familyreport.tnedu.gov/login. Please note that high school mathematics scores will not be released until September 2024.
Great leaders doing great work in @JeffCoTNSchools!
JCS Invited as Panel of Experts at TN Independent School Safety Summit held at Lakeway Academy on Friday, February 9, 2024. Special thanks to Julie Allen, Melanie Simpson, Adam Jefferson, Carrie Trent, Dr. Tommy Arnold, and Sheriff Jeff Coffey .
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@KristiWaltke explains the current gateways for third grade promotion. She does a great job. It is important to remember that districts are having to move at a snails pace as so many different things are still unknown or unclear.
Kristi Waltke, JCS Supervisor of Elementary Education, provides an explanation of the TN Department of Education 3rd Grade Promotion graphic in a 3 minute video.
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