State Board of Education

In recent months, newspaper articles and editorials have commented on a study commissioned by the State Comptroller regarding the State’s Pre-Kindergarten programs.
The study looked at pre-K versus non pre-K participating students, and found that, through second grade, participation in pre-K had a statistically significant effect on student performance.
By third grade the authors concluded that the […]

On this date in 1820, an event occurred that motivated the writing of Moby Dick.
Effective leaders
A new draft five-year plan for D.C. schools.
Effective Teachers
7 characteristics of great teachers, from The Apple:
http://www.theapple.com/benefits/articles/2440-7-characteristics-of-great-teachers
1. Great teachers set high expectations for all students.
2. Great teachers have clear, written-out objectives.
3. Great teachers are prepared and organized.
4. Great teachers engage students […]

Effective leaders
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings is a guestblogger.
Rigorous, relevant curriculum
Elementary schools having to revamp math education to prepare students for more rigorous middle school requirements (often including Algebra I by eighth grade).
Are we preparing kids to think and create in these ways? Watch this short video of sculptor Maya Lin.
The challenge of assessing […]

Effective leaders
Watch Harlem Children’s Zone’s Geoffrey Canada talk about education with Charlie Rose. You’ll notice that he covers all the elements of Tennessee’s Master Plan for PreK-12 Education.

See more of Geoffrey Canada, in either an excerpt or the full panel discussion with
Roland Fryer, Professor of Economics, Harvard University (and CEO of EdLabs); Chief […]

The State Board of Education will have its next meeting on Friday, November 14th, 8:30AM (CST).
1st Floor Conference Room
Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Roberston Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
November 14, 2008
8:30 a.m.
The agenda can be found at the following link.
The Board will hold a workshop on Thursday, November 13, 2008, Noon
State Board Conference Room
9th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower
710 […]