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Archive | In the Classroom
Teacher Leaders Taking Action in Early Foundations and Literacy
In this third of four teacher leader action briefs, three teacher leaders in Weakley County share how they are taking action to ensure their students are reading proficiently by third grade.
Setting Students Up for Success: Steps to Create a College-going Culture
Educators often desire the opportunity to discuss life after high school with their students, but don’t always know how to make that happen. Learn how to strengthen the college-going culture in your schools with help from the department.
Inspired by Kim: A Special Education Teacher’s Story
Lisa Whaley, teacher in Chester County Schools, shares how a childhood friendship changed the path for her life.
The Value of a Voice
Ellie Talley, teacher in west Tennessee, shares a story to remind her fellow educators just how much their voices matter in students’ lives.
Growing Student Writers: All Students Have Potential
In part three of this series, Keely Potter, director of teacher effectiveness at the department, visits classrooms in Pickett County and shares how they support all student writers.
Growing Student Writers: Being Intentional Matters
In part two of this three-part series, Keely Potter, director of teacher effectiveness at the department, visits pre-K and kindergarten classrooms in Pickett County and shares her reflections.
Growing Student Writers: A Snapshot of Pickett County
In part one of this three-part series, Keely Potter, director of teacher effectiveness at the department, visits pre-K and kindergarten classrooms in Pickett County and shares her reflections.
How the Teaching Literacy in Tennessee: EL Companion supports my instruction
Mary Catherine Lockman, fourth grade teacher in Metro Nashville Public Schools, shares how the new state resources helps her support the English Learners (ELs) in her classroom.
Shifting culture and transforming learning outcomes
Carrie Bishop, an ELA teacher in Hamilton County, shares how her school used data to shift culture and transform learning.