MCS Hosting Community Forum

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis City Schools is hosting a community forum next Tuesday, September 7, to address changes in TCAP testing standards, as well as new initiatives for the school district.

The forum is designed to address higher academic standards in classrooms across Memphis and Tennessee. This years TCAP scores, resulting from tests administered statewide in April 2010, will be the first to reflect Tennessee's new and higher standards. The school district stated that because the bar has been raised with more rigorous coursework, this year's scores -compared with those from previous years - will show a drop-off in student proficiency in key subjects including reading and mathematics.

The forum will also address how the district plans to improve student achievement through two programs of work ’ the Teacher Effectiveness Initiative (TEI) and Race To The Top school improvement plan.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 7; 6:00pm
WHERE: BRIDGES, 477 N 5th Street
 

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