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Tennessee Students Make Gains, But Gaps Remain | Bristol Virginia News

Tennessee students are making solid academic gains across the board, with third-grade reading hitting its highest level since 2017—seen by many as a hopeful sign of recovery from pandemic setbacks. Yet, less than half of all students still meet proficiency standards, highlighting a significant gap that remains to be closed. Education leaders credit teachers, family support, and targeted programs like tutoring and summer school—especially in Metro Nashville—for driving progress. Officials stress this is not the finish line: continued investment in staffing, resources, and holistic student…

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