Literacy Education in Tennessee

The 2021 State of Education in Tennessee report, “Renewing our Pledge,” identified key concerns about literacy teaching and learning in our state. Schools and teachers need support to create meaningful improvement in students’ literacy achievement. Join me as I advocate for 1.) a better approach to teaching reading; and 2.) required, systematic teacher professional development on evidence-based practices for teaching reading.

Outreach to Politicians

Senate Standing Committee Education
House Standing Committee Education Instruction
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Cameron Sexton
Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the Senate, Senator Randy McNally
Education Commissioner, Dr. Penny Schwinn,

Letters

Read Politician Letters Here
Read Commissioner Letter Here

Responses

Responses will be posted as they are received.

Gathering Teacher Input

Survey (Actual survey link will not be posted here to prevent random responses. Link is sent to school districts to disseminate to K-3 teachers.)
Results will be posted in early 2022.

Status

Gathering Data

School Board Meetings

Johnson City: Januray 11, 2022, 7 p.m.
Washington Co.: January 6, 2022, 5:30 p.m., 405 W College Street, Jonesborough
Elizabethton City: Mack Pierce Board Room (804 S. Watauga Ave.).
Kingsport City: Tennessee Room (3rd floor), KCS Admin. Support Center (400 Clinchfield St.)

Letters

Read letters to school boards here

Presentation

Presentation will be uploaded by January 3rd, 2022

Responses

Responses will be posted as they are received.

Professional Memberships

All memberships
are current.

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Literacy Education in Tennessee