Commissioner McQueen shares the department’s focus on three areas of growth this school year: equity, expectations, and pathways.
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How We Will Continue to Create Opportunities for Students in 2017-18
Commissioner McQueen explains how our state has made incredible strides in strengthening our K-12 education system and will continue to do so in the future.
Opening doors through literacy for Tennessee students
Commissioner McQueen shares why it is an exciting time to be in Tennessee and see the energy and focus on reading – from pre-K into high school.
Educator Survey Results Shape Our Policies and Practices
Commissioner McQueen shares how strong participation from across the state ensures that teacher perspectives will continue to shape our work.
Tennessee’s ESSA plan builds on our success
Commissioner McQueen explains how our final state ESSA plan will build on the work that we’ve started in our strategic plan, Tennessee Succeeds.
ESSA feedback is leading to positive changes and supporting Tennessee’s future success
Commissioner McQueen explains how months of collecting input has improved Tennessee’s draft ESSA plan
Setting Pathways for Success in Tennessee
Commissioner McQueen discusses how we can increase the number of students who are prepared for future opportunities
Presenting our draft plan to continue building on Tennessee’s progress
Commissioner Candice McQueen shares how Tennessee’s draft ESSA plan, published today after months of stakeholder input, strengthens our work for Tennessee’s one million students.
Our Students are Continuing to Grow
Commissioner McQueen shares how we are one step closer in our work to provide families and educators with better information about students’ progress.
Tennessee’s Students are Moving Full STE(A)M Ahead
Commissioner McQueen explores the need to increase the number of students who graduate prepared for high-demand STEM careers in Tennessee