The Friday Flicker · Issue #16
Tennessee's Work in Literacy, Workforce Readiness Cited in National 'Playbook'
Good evening,
This week, we take a look at Tennessee's work in literacy and workforce readiness being cited in the U.S. Department of Education's guide to returning education control to the states.
We also have analysis of U.S. test scores on an international exam dropping to historic lows, the state education commissioner emphasizing career readiness during student Q&A, and a deep dive into one nonprofit connecting underprivileged students with education opportunity.
The Lead
Tennessee’s Work in Literacy, Workforce Readiness Cited in National ‘Playbook’
By Sky Arnold
The U.S. Department of Education included Tennessee reforms in its guide for returning education authority to states.
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U.S. PISA Scores Near Historic Lows, but Declining Less Than Peers
The PISA measures 15-year-old students globally in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication.
Jacob Holley
Tennessee Education Commissioner Urges Students to Pair Academics with Career Exploration
Lizzette Reynolds tells students to prepare for their futures.
Jacob Holley
Education Freedom Tax Credit Could Raise More Than Initially Projected
New research found the program could provide Tennessee students with $377 million.
Sky Arnold
This Nonprofit is Giving Appalachian Students a New Chance at Education
Genesis Generation focuses on connecting "disconnected youth" to opportunity.
Jacob Holley
Knox County Board of Education Leadership Vote Brings Partisanship Concerns
Republicans did not vote for a Democrat as Vice-Chair despite no other candidates running.
Firefly Staff
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