Tennessee State Board of Education Tackles Low Literacy Pass Rates and AI in Education
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Overview: During the Tennessee State Board of Education meeting, board members addressed topics, including the declining pass rates of the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TEA) and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational frameworks. The low literacy pass rate of 35% for the second year, a drop from the previous 40.2%, was a focal point of concern. Despite over 11,000 educators completing the assessment, the decrease prompted board members to question factors contributing to the decline. The department acknowledged the modest pass rates and discussed multiple pathways for educators to meet literacy training requirements . . .
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Lizzette Reynolds
State School Board Officials:
Mrs. Krissi McInturff, Mr. Jordan Mollenhour, Mr. Robert Eby, Mr. Warren Wells, Mr. Ryan Holt, Dr. Ina Maxwell, Mrs. Marsha Johnson, Mr. Larry Jensen, Mr. Darrell Cobbins, Ms. Bonza Auberson, Dr. Sara Heyburn Morrison (Executive Director), Dr. Steven Gentile (Executive Director Tennessee Higher Education Commission)
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Meeting Type:
State School Board
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Meeting Date:
11/21/2025
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Recording Published:
11/24/2025
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Duration:
166 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Tennessee
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