Tennessee Educators To Help Lead Transition

The Tennessee Department of Education is putting the work of the Common Core transition into the hands of the state’s top teachers. As Tennessee gears up to implement the Common Core State Standards in grades three through eight math next school year, more than 200 teachers from across the state will spend their summer as Core Coaches, helping colleagues in their districts navigate the transition to the rigorous standards. “This is an exciting moment for Tennessee as we take the important concepts of the Common Core State Standards directly to classroom teachers where they will have the biggest impact for children,” said Emily Barton, assistant commissioner for curriculum and instruction for the Tennessee Department of Education. Read the article...