Commissioner McQueen shares her reflections as a result of the remarkable gains and achievement gap improvements we have made in science.
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How Tennessee is Leading the Nation in Educator Preparation
Read how Tennessee has been at the forefront of this work for the past decade, and how we will continue this work in the future.
Listening and Learning from Students on the Classroom Chronicles Tour
Commissioner McQueen shares what she’s been hearing from students across the state in her Classroom Chronicles tour.
Our Educators are Leading by Example as We Go Back to School
Commissioner McQueen shares her hopes for the 2016-17 school year.
Commissioner’s Comments: August Edition
Commissioner McQueen welcomes teachers back to school with key information to know as we begin another school year.
Connections to Local Culture Energize Students in McMinn Co.
Students in McMinn County developed their reading and writing skills this summer while learning about Appalachian history and culture.
Reading, Writing, and Running– a Summer of Learning and Fun in Humboldt Co.
Learn about the work being done in Humboldt County, a Read to be Ready grant recipient who is helping rising first, second, and third grade students develop a love for reading over the summer months.
Improving – and continuing the conversation about – state tests in Tennessee
In this final post of a series on assessment, Commissioner McQueen shares how state tests inform the work of teachers and the department to help students succee
Why We Have State Tests
In this third post of a series on assessment, Commissioner McQueen shares how state tests inform the work of teachers and the department to help students succeed.
How Tests Help Improve Teaching and Learning
This summer, Commissioner McQueen is sharing some of her thoughts about assessment and what she has heard and learned from educators, parents, and students. This is the second post in this series.