Reversing American Decline

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From A Nation at Risk, 1983:  “We report to the American people that while we can take justifiable pride in what our schools and colleges have historically accomplished and contributed to the United States and the well-being of its people, the educational foundations of our society are presently being eroded by a rising tide of mediocrity that threatens our very future as a Nation and a people.” The SAT scores since since 1967 clearly document the decline and … Read More

Issues in Public Education

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Policy Analyses by J.E. Stone, Ed.D. Research and Analysis A great deal of research and policy analysis is available and its ostensive purpose is to improve public education.  The problem, however, is that almost all of it is produced by and for educators, not consumers.  As a result, it tends to serve the aims and purposes of its educator audience, not those of the consuming public.  In general, the public want schools to produce better student learning outcomes.  … Read More

Consumer Tools

ECF has numerous tools to help keep you informed. Check out the links below for more detailed reports and articles. The ECF Cost Calculator: Determining the Cost of the Failure to Teach Reading Reading failure is imposing a hidden annual surtax: Find out how much your schools are contributing to the problem. Calculate the Cost Background on the Calculator   School Performance Nationally by State Are the Schools in Your State Teaching Children to Read? School Performance Nationally … Read More

Normal Park Museum Magnet

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner:   Jill Levine, Normal Park Museum Magnet School Third Place, Eastern Division, Middle Schools Jill Levine, Principal Normal Park Museum Magnet School 1009 Mississippi Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37405 Hamilton County Schools Visit website   Materials related to the Normal Park Museum Magnet School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing Normal Park Museum Magnet School’s ranking; or visit ECF’s online interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools by … Read More

John Sevier Elementary

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner: Rick Wilson, John Sevier Elementary School Third Place, Eastern Division, Elementary Schools Rick Wilson, Principal John Sevier Elementary School 2001 Sequoyah Avenue Maryville, TN 37804 Maryville City Schools Visit website (additional pictures below)   Materials related to the John Sevier Elementary School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing John Sevier Elementary’s ranking; or visit ECF’s online interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools by name PDF of … Read More

Newport Grammar School

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner: Sandra Burchette, Newport Grammar School First Place, Eastern Division, Middle Schools Sandra Burchette, Principal Newport Grammar School 301 College Street Newport, TN 37821 Newport City Schools Visit website (additional pictures below)   Materials related to the Newport Grammar School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing Newport Grammar School’s ranking; or visit ECF’sonline interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools by name PDF of TCAP/TVAAS “Birdshot” Chart … Read More

Boones Creek Elementary

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner: Teresa Leonard, Boones Creek Elementary School First Place, Eastern Division, Elementary Schools Teresa Leonard, Principal Boones Creek Elementary School 348 Christian Church Road Gray, TN 37615 Washington County Schools Visit website (additional pictures below)   Materials related to the Boones Creek Elementary School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing Boones Creek Elementary’s ranking; or visit ECF’sonline interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools by name PDF … Read More

McPheeter’s Bend Elementary

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner:   [custom_frame_left shadow=”on”][/custom_frame_left] Renee Bernard, McPheeter’s Bend Elementary Second Place, Eastern Division, Elementary Schools Renee Bernard, Principal McPheeter’s Bend Elementary School 1115 Goshen Valley Road Church Hill, TN 37642 Hawkins County Schools Visit website (additional pictures below)   Materials related to the McPheeter’s Bend Elementary School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing McPheeter’s Bend Elementary’s ranking; or visit ECF’sonline interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools … Read More

The University School

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner:   Dr. Doyle Brinson, The University School Second Place, Eastern Division, Middle Schools Dr. Doyle Brinson, Principal The University School 100 CR Drive Johnson City, TN 37614 Washington County Schools Visit website   Materials related to The University School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing The University School’s ranking; or visit ECF’s online interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools by name PDF of TCAP/TVAAS “Birdshot” Chart … Read More

Bridgeforth Middle School

2013 Value-Added Achievement Awards Winner: JB Smith, Bridgeforth Middle School Third Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools JB Smith, Principal Bridgeforth Middle School 1051 Bridgeforth Circle Pulaski, TN 38478 Giles County Schools Visit website (additional pictures below)   Materials related to the Bridgeforth Middle School recognition ceremony: Press release from the event PDF of School Performance Chart showing the school’s ranking; or visit ECF’s online interactive tool to make a chart that shows other schools by name PDF of TCAP/TVAAS “Birdshot” Chart showing … Read More

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