- TN
- N/A.
- 8/14/25
- 08/15/2025
- 252 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education meeting centered on the presentation of the 2024-2025 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results, literacy trends among students, and the introduction of new strategic educational goals for the state. Key points included improvements in student performance across several subjects, the sustained focus on literacy as a foundational skill, and the launch of the Tennessee 2030 initiative aimed at setting data-driven educational objectives.
- TN
- N/A.
- 7/30/25
- 07/31/2025
- 16 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a special electronic meeting, the Tennessee State Board of Education approved an emergency rule to delineate how state education funds will be allocated directly to charter schools. The rule, prompted by Chapter 456 of the Public Acts of 2025, ensures that funds are distributed in a timely manner and directly to charter schools, bypassing the authorizers except in specific cases.
- TN
- N/A.
- 4/16/25
- 04/17/2025
- 78 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education convened to discuss the methodologies and implications of school letter grades and their correlation with demographic factors. The session aimed to address the gaps in information sharing and foster discussions on accountability, especially as it pertains to schools receiving lower grades. The board’s analysis highlighted the need to understand the intersection of school performance, demographic characteristics, and the broader educational landscape in the state.
- TN
- N/A.
- 2/21/25
- 02/21/2025
- 275 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tennessee State Board of Education recently convened to address various issues, with a key focus on the expansion of the Purple Star School program and disciplinary actions involving educators. The meeting, conducted electronically due to weather conditions, highlighted efforts to support military families through education and debated disciplinary measures for educators involved in serious misconduct cases.
- TN
- N/A.
- 2/20/25
- 02/20/2025
- 203 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent virtual meeting, the Tennessee State Board of Education addressed topics, including evaluations of charter school authorizers’ performance and potential changes to math pathways, particularly the Algebra 2 requirement. Discussions revealed concerns about charter school authorizers’ accountability and the effectiveness of alternative math courses aligning with workforce demands.
