Our thoughts on today’s statewide assessment and accountability news. We thank @GovBillLee for standing by student assessment and being open to flexibility for accountability. https://twitter.com/score4schools/status/1317132486577692675

SCORE strongly believes it is essential for families, educators, and state leaders to have the summative assessment data from TCAP to fully understand the #COVID19 impact on student learning and build an effective, multiyear education recovery plan.

A clear majority of parents say Tennessee should administer the state test this year and report the results. Parents want to know how their schools are performing, and this year is no exception.

And given the extraordinary circumstances this year, teachers should receive their student growth and achievement measures, but the 2020-21 data shouldn’t be used in teacher evaluations or grades unless doing so benefits the teacher or student. #tnedu