The Signal · Issue #26
Hamilton County School Board to vote on reducing testing
Good morning.
This week we have a report from Hamilton County where education leaders are wrestling with how many local benchmarks students should take. We break down the issue and the proposal up for vote next month.
This week also brings new discussion about changes to the way higher education is funded and how to deliver a better return on investment. And don't miss our update from the first meeting of Memphis-Shelby County Schools' new oversight board.
The Lead
Hamilton County School Board to Vote on Reducing Testing
By Jacob Holley
District leaders are proposing to cut local benchmarks to two per year.
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Tennessee Students Benefit from a Targeted Investment in Higher Education
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is poised to deliver a better return on investment from higher education funding by incentivizing degrees in good-paying careers.
Steven Bergman
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Oversight Board Appoints Chair
A former school board member will lead the committee that has broad authority over the district.
Jacob Holley
That's all for this week. Look for the Beam in your inbox on Thursday. Thanks for reading!
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