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The News Sentinel’s weekly print section discusses all things education — with your input. This week, a story that ties in with current events in Knoxville, "Teens gain new perspective from homeless retreat." Also this week, "McIntyre to lead talk on nature-deficit disorder in children." A move that is already stirring discussions, "Changes to state assessment exam remove barrier for English Language Learners ." Pick up a copy of Tuesday's News Sentinel and join in the conversations here.

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Vic Spencer replied to Doug McCaughan's discussion 'Math Plus Science Equals Presidential Priority'

Absolutely OUTSTANDING! I was waiting for this, and glad it is happening! Thanks Doug.

12 hours ago

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Math Plus Science Equals Presidential Priority

I am excited to read in The New York Times that The White House is putting an emphasis on math and science education. This push for math and science education is outside of the classroom. For instance, afternoon commercial free programming on cabl...

16 hours ago

Vic Spencer replied to Lola Alapo's discussion 'Knoxville Chamber asks state to set thresholds for student test scores'

I am familiar with the ADP details, and will let you know what answers I will get next week from Nashville. I am told that there is no choice on the NAEP, but you are very right. The devil is in the details.

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Indya Kincannon replied to Lola Alapo's discussion 'Knoxville Chamber asks state to set thresholds for student test scores'

We will raise our standards and inspire and support our students to higher levels of achievement regardless of when or how the cut scores are set. It would just be easier if the state worked with us on this, rather than holding us back. You can r...

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Debi replied to Vic Spencer's discussion 'How The Student Performance Problem Starts - Even Before Conception (updated 11/18/09)'

I will respond to you privately on this.

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Vic Spencer replied to Lola Alapo's discussion 'Knoxville Chamber asks state to set thresholds for student test scores'

Indya, regarding cutoff scores: Is it really necessary for accomplishing progress, or is it really necessary for the state itself to be able to publish what schools and school districts achieved what level of performance? Wouldn't that also be par...

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Indya Kincannon replied to Lola Alapo's discussion 'Knoxville Chamber asks state to set thresholds for student test scores'

The assessment people in the State Department of Education are responsible for setting cut scores. Timothy Webb is the Commissioner of that department. A good synopsis of the TN (and American) Diploma Project can be found here: http://tennessee....

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