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Our transition to Common Core Standards is central to strengthening Tennessee’s competitiveness. Only 21% of adults in TN have a college degree. Tennessee’s Competitiveness. TN ranks 46 th in 4 th grade math and 41 st in 4 th grade reading nationally.
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Our transition to Common Core Standards is central to strengthening Tennessee’s competitiveness Only 21% of adults in TN have a college degree Tennessee’s Competitiveness TN ranks 46thin 4th grade math and 41st in 4th grade reading nationally 54% of new jobs will require post-secondary education Only 16% of high school seniors in TN are college ready Source: “Projections of Jobs and Education Requirements Through 2018” (The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce), 2011 NCES NAEP data, ACT
NAEP Performance Levels for Reading and Math All Students 4thGrade NAEP Math 4thGrade NAEP Reading Percent Proficient Percent Proficient Year Year 8thGrade NAEP Math 8thGrade NAEP Reading Percent Proficient Percent Proficient Year Year Source: NAEP Data Explorer Note: Southern states included are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Members of the Reading & RTI Leadership Council: Cindy Ables, ELA Coordinator, Lincoln County Schools Susan Dold, Elementary ELA Supervisor, Memphis City Schools Nancy Duggin, Consultant Marianne Gilbert, K-5 Literacy Supervisor, Williamson County Schools Stacy King, Common Core Specialist, Greeneville City Schools Sherry Roberson, Special Education Supervisor, Putnam County Schools Janet Sexton, Elementary Reading Supervisor, Knox County Schools Sherry Shroyer, Principal, Bradley County Schools