Memphis-Shelby County Schools will require third graders who failed the state reading exam to retake it on the last days of school. This retesting provides an additional chance for students to demonstrate proficiency and avoid mandatory interventions under Tennessee’s third-grade retention law. The decision aims to help more students meet the required benchmarks before summer break.
Key Points
- Retesting targets third graders who didn’t pass initial TCAP reading exams.
- Aims to prevent mandatory interventions like retention or tutoring.
- Scheduled for the final school days to maximize opportunities for success.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This policy highlights potential government overreach in mandating interventions for underperforming students, which could limit parental rights in educational decisions. It underscores the need for school choice options like vouchers or charters to empower parents with alternatives to rigid state testing requirements.
Source: Memphis third graders will be required to retake state reading tests on last days of school
