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Archive | In the Classroom
Manage the Students, Not the System
Michael Bradburn of Alcoa Elementary explains the positive shift he made in his classroom by teaching students appropriate choices instead of the management of a behavior system.
Growing a Portfolio of EPSOs
Learn how two schools in Tennessee are providing students opportunities to earn college credit, an industry certification, or both while they are still in high school.
TVAAS at Work in Tennessee Schools
In this post, two Tennessee educators share how they use TVAAS data to guide decisions for schools, teachers, and students.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math plus Community!
MNPS teacher, Carlos Calderon, shares how connecting with the community has helped his students engage with advanced materials and raised the expectations in his classroom.
Camp Seeker: Decreasing the Summer Slide
Dr. Beth Gotcher of Maryville City Schools explains her six key takeaways from leading a Read to be Ready summer camp.
How Individual Learner Plans Can Increase English Learner Achievement
Two Knox County educators explaine how introducing an ILP for every English learner provided students the support they need to succeed.
Easing the Transition: Structuring Pathways to Prepare Students for College & Career
Have a look into one student’s success story as a result of clear and structured path from a CTE program of study that put him on a path to a career in medicine.
Culture Change & Transformative Partnerships: A Regional Perspective
In Tennessee’s Northwest region, Justin Crice works to coordinate strategic partnerships that support seamless vertical alignment among K-12, postsecondary programs, and career opportunities.
Maximizing Both Student & Employer Benefit: Career-Focused Learning
Under the leadership of CTE Director Richard Skipper, Coffee County High School piloted one of the state’s first work-based learning programs in the advanced manufacturing sector at the start of the 2016-17 school year.