In college — well before she decided to become a neuroscientist, or even knew there was such a thing — Reyna Gordon studied opera singing. Her questions for the faculty, however, began drifting beyond melodies and appoggiaturas into the realm…
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More Scandals Plague Local Educators
An audit of the Achievement School District (ASD) revealed that the district misspent tax payer dollars on “unreasonable expenses,” and even alcohol. One lawmaker called the findings of the audit, which was released Wednesday, “alarming.” The money spent was supposed…
Read MoreShock: 2,000 Rape Kits Still Untested by TBI
Tennessee is dealing with a backlog on thousands of sexual assault kits. “Tennessee is not the only state dealing with this issue,” explained Tennessee Bureau of Investigation spokesman Josh DeVine. In fact, it’s an issue in many states, but here…
Read MoreMetro Schools’ Cheating Scandal Worsens
A prominent Metro Schools principal has slammed an internal review of the district’s testing practices, calling it “inaccurate” and “misleading.” Susan Kessler, principal of Hunters Lane High School, criticized the review for not reflecting the role of higher-ups in the…
Read MoreDespite Poor Performance and Opposition to Testing, Teachers Want More Money
Overtesting and underfunding are the two largest hurdles facing teachers in Tennessee, according to state education experts. On Tuesday, the Tennessee Education Association brought its third annual Road Trip to Hamilton County in an effort to discuss with concerned educators,…
Read MoreState Education Plagued by Incompetency
The long-awaited changeover to computer-based standardized testing in Tennessee won’t happen this year. “Like you, we are incredibly disappointed,” Tennessee education commissioner Candice McQueen wrote to superintendents around the state. In an email, McQueen told administrators that Monday’s system failure…
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