State Board hears TELA report as first‑time pass rate falls to 35% The board heard the Tennessee Early Literacy Assessment (TELA) report showing a decline in first‑time pass rates to 35% in year two, prompting questions about candidate preparation, multiple‑attempt pathways and support for educator preparation providers.

Tennessee's Early Literacy Assessment shows a worrying drop in first-time pass rates to just 35%, raising critical questions about educator preparation and support.

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Board hears timeline for literacy‑test selection and delay in external review contract onboarding Board members discussed the literacy task forces review of two candidate early‑literacy tests and heard staff explain delays in bringing an external reviewer under contract due to state vendor onboarding requirements.

The Alabama State Board of Education is at a pivotal moment in selecting an early-literacy assessment that could shape the future of teaching for young readers.

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School Board Prepares to Present Growth Data and Literacy Screening Results Upcoming board meeting slated to reveal new student growth data and testing updates.

The Fayetteville School District is set to unveil crucial student growth data that could reshape learning strategies and boost reading proficiency.

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School Board targets chronic absenteeism with new improvement strategies District focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism, reaching over 12 percent last year.

The Middleton-Cross Plains School District is tackling chronic absenteeism head-on, with over 12% of students missing critical learning opportunities last year.

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Nevada Assembly Bill 386 updates literacy assessment requirements in elementary education AB 386 allows schools to choose reading assessments without State Board approval.

Nevada's Assembly Bill 386 is set to revolutionize literacy assessments by giving local schools the power to choose their own reading proficiency tests, potentially transforming educational outcomes across the state.

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