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Students who advance to fourth grade without proficient reading ability face serious challenges in nearly every aspect of their education.

Students who advance to fourth grade without proficient reading ability face serious challenges in nearly every aspect of their education.

Lawmakers have filed at least 18 proposals to try to address concerns about a new Tennessee reading law that could force tens of thousands of third graders to attend summer school this year to avoid being held back.

Lawmakers have filed at least 18 proposals in response to concerns that a new reading law could send thousands of third-graders to summer school to avoid being held back.

Kingsport City Schools held an information session on the new law, in effect for the 2022-23 school year, Thursday night at Johnson Elementary School.

Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn is touring school districts across the state to observe and learn more about summer learning camps and training.

Starting in 2022, students would need to be at least "on track" on the ELA portion of the year's TCAP tests, if the new policy is approved.

Tyler Titus, who is also Democratic nominee for Erie County executive, praised superintendent but said lone "no" vote was over new deals pay raise.

Between county government, school districts, cities, boroughs and townships, the American Rescue Plan will inject more than $262 million into Erie County.

WBBJ TV May 19, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Education has announced plans for the state’s nearly $4.2 billion in federal COVID-19 relief and stimulus funds, according to a news release. The department of education also plans to develop more grant opportunities and resources for school districts, teachers, students and families across the state. The funding is expected to be used for the following: $120.7 million for the Tennessee Literacy Success Act and Reading 360 ...