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Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn is launching a bus tour to highlight summer learning and celebrate a job well done this school year.
Starting June 14, Schwinn is hitting the road to visit 50 school districts over the course of three weeks, the state education department announced Tuesday.
The “Accelerating TN” bus tour is meant to spotlight summer learning programs and school districts efforts to bolster student achievement after a year of disruption related to the pandemic.
“After countless disruptions caused by a global pandemic, Tennessee is focused on implementing innovative and student-focused learning opportunities that will help accelerate student achievement,” Schwinn said in a news release. “The Accelerating TN bus tour will support the important work happening this summer highlighting best practices, facilitating key discussions and connecting the many stakeholders who want to help all Tennessee stude
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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Emily Clark, principal at Norman Smith Elementary School, is addressing a critical bus driver shortage in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools by becoming a certified bus driver.
According to a story on CMCSS’s website, Clark earned her certification in January after noticing that many of her students had to endure long wait times after school.
Over 20,000 students rely on school buses each day in Montgomery County, and driver shortages have necessitated altered or extended routes.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made these issues worse.
“It’s always sad when a substantial time has passed and our students are still in the hallway,” Clark told CMCSS.
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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Students in Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools will be on remote again Monday, with some areas on campuses and side roads still hazardous with remaining ice and snow.
“Although the sun and warmer temperatures helped today, due to the amount of snow and ice Clarksville-Montgomery County received last week, there are still areas on our campuses and side roads that are hazardous for pedestrians and buses,” CMCSS said in an announcement.
“For all traditional and virtual students, teachers will continue communicating how to access lessons. If you have questions about accessing or submitting student work, please contact your child’s teacher(s). Curbside meals will not be distributed tomorrow.”