Category Archives: Testing
Seven Keys and Why They Are Important for Student Success
By now most Oak Ridgers with some knowledge of our school system have heard the term “Seven Keys to College and Career Readiness” but exactly what are why? Following are my views on the Seven Keys. The Seven Keys were … Continue reading
Seven Things
Donato DiGregorio posted this Washington Post article on an Oak Ridge Facebook group and asked for thoughts. Paige Marshall, a candidate for Oak Ridge Board of Education answered. I admire her response concluding with seven points. I found her post … Continue reading
Tennessee Pulls the Plug on PARCC
Education Week is reporting that the State of Tennessee pull out of PARCC last week. The report is here: Link “Accordingly, Kevin Huffman is resigning as a member of the PARCC Governing Board,” the officials continued. “All staff from the … Continue reading
Righting the Ship: View from a Teacher
I know each of us, whether we are taxpayers, members of city council and school board, administrators, parents, students or teachers, all have our view of education. Among those views are our ideas on what results we expect, how do … Continue reading
TCAP Update
I have learned TCAP quick scores were received this afternoon by Oak Ridge Schools. They will be included, by plan, in final grades.
2014 TCAP Scores
As many know the “quick” scores from TCAP texting have not yet been provided to Tennessee school districts. By state law, one I disagree with for a variety of reasons, TCAP scores are to be used in determining the final … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 