This was a great and very informative visit/interview on the Read to be Ready initiative and how essential reading proficiency is for elementary students. Commissioner McQueen also discussed how Questar, the vendor for the state assessment, has succeeded in other states (such as Mississippi) and discusses how student proficiency may be affected with the new assessment. Full story (and more photos) in next week's issue!
By Rebekah Yearout The Germantown News In a joint video statement issued this week, Gov. Bill Haslam, Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Marie Williams urged adults and schools to stay vigilant of children’s mental health. While May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, May 4 is specifically set aside as National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Haslam said kids today face lots of issues that can affect their mental health, ranging from domestic violence to bullying. See the complete story in the May 3 edition of the Germantown News, out today.
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