Helping Your Child Succeed in School: Working with Teachers and Schools
August 12, 2013
Washington, D.C. – Many teachers say that they don’t often receive information from parents about problems at home. Many parents say that they don’t know what the school expects from their children—or from them. Sharing information is essential and both teachers and parents are responsible for making it happen.
The following questions and answers can help you to get the most out of talking to your child’s teacher or with other school staff members.
Helping Your Child Succeed in School
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan congratulates Tennesssee on Student Achievement Gains
June 28, 2012
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan released a statement Wednesday applauds Tennessee on its continued statewide improvement on the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program, or TCAP.
“Through Race to the Top, Tennessee took on extraordinarily difficult work in a relatively short period of time,” said Duncan. “Early signs of widespread academic progress are not only encouraging but inspiring, and will help lay the ground work for further success as Tennessee continues its commitment to leading the nation in education reform.” [Read more]
Tennessee Secures $3.3 Million to Ensure Safe and Supportive Schools
October 8, 2010
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has been awarded a $3.3 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools. The Safe and Supportive Schools (S3) grant aims to provide the resources for systems to measure school climate and safety at the building level and to help intervene in those schools with the greatest needs.
“School safety is about protecting more than just the personal safety of students, but also promoting a supportive learning environment,” Deputy Education Commissioner Bruce Opie said. “Creating a safe and positive learning environment is important and necessary to give each child the opportunity for academic success.” [Read more]
Tennessee Wins $34.9 Million Teacher Incentive Fund Grant
September 24, 2010
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has been awarded a $34.9 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs. The Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant will support local efforts to improve student achievement by increasing teacher and principal effectiveness.
“This grant will help us provide our students with the effective support they need and improve the overall education climate across the state,” Education Commissioner Tim Webb said. “I’m very pleased Tennessee will receive this funding over the next five years to develop and implement new performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools.” [Read more]
