1. United States
2. Tenn.
3. Letter

I’d like to ask that the 3rd grade retention law using TCAP scores as a measure of reading be removed and changed for the benefit of all students. The TCAP data is NOT a good measure of reading and does not reflect leaning from the school year like you think it does. High stake tests are a horrible indicator of learning. As a school psychologist in Hamilton County, I see the concerned parents, teachers and other school staff working hard to make sure students are protected by making plans for those students who may not make a high enough score. This is more work than we need to do. You are forcing more work on educators because you don’t understand how education works. So many dedicated professionals work so hard for their students and this is one reason that makes so much work and leads to burnout in education.