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Posted by: Paul Burch on Dec 21, 2023

Tennessee released letter grades for every public K-12 school in the state on Thursday, with more than a quarter receiving Ds or Fs under a controversial new grading system, reports the Tennessean. Schools that receive a D or F may be asked to appear before the State Board of Education which could order corrective plans or academic and financial audits. Technical issues with testing and disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic delayed the report, first enacted by 2016 legislation. Opponents of the grading system say it is overly simplistic and does not "capture the hard work of Tennessee students and educators." Advocates say letter grades are a simpler, more transparent way for parents to understand school performance.