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Putnam Curriculum Supervisor Says Early Literacy Training Intensive Successful

Some 140 Putnam County teachers underwent extensive training on improving elementary school reading skills. Curriculum Supervisor Jill Ramsey said teachers underwent three weeks of training to emphasizing a sounds-first approach in early literacy teaching. Ramsey said the state has been encouraging districts to move to that learning approach. “We’ve been doing that in Putnam County for the last three to ... Read More »

Warren Schools Launching Warren Connect For Online Learning

The Warren County School System is launching a dedicated school for personalized learning called Warren Connect. Students in grades 3-12 are eligible. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said interested students would be zoned exclusively to Warren Connect. Swallows said that dedicated virtual learning was a necessity last school year, this year it’s about looking towards the future. “Some students learn ... Read More »

Cookeville Native Gets Second Chance To Pursue Teaching Career

A Cookeville High School Bookkeeper will soon begin her journey into teaching. Candidate Dusti Brooks graduated from Tech in 2010. Last year, she got accepted into Tennessee Tech’s Grow Your Own program to give valuable staff the chance to grow into teachers. “At the time I decided to go a different direction to child development,” Brooks said. “So I’ve always ... Read More »

Putnam Schools Using Standardized Testing For Summer School Targets

The Putnam County School System will use testing results to help target students for its Summer Learning and Bridge Camps. Director of Schools Corby King said that there has not been clear guidance from the state on Summer Camp expectations. However, King said the system knows it needs to address learning gaps caused by last school year’s closure and absences ... Read More »

Grow Your Own Grant Program Needs Secondary Math Teacher Candidates

Tennessee Tech is considering the second round of the Grow Your Own teacher grants. But, College of Education Associate Dean Julie Baker said if they were to move forward, they would need to find new partner districts. Baker said the first round of candidates are preparing for classes this Summer, but still have eight participant slots to fill. “Secondary ed ... Read More »

Standardized Testing Tips To Set Students Up For Success

School testing time is here in the Upper Cumberland and parents should stay calm to best prepare their children. That’s according to Putnam County District Testing Coordinator Judy Schinbeckler. Schinbeckler said standardized tests are based on what has been taught over the whole school year. “We do not want our students stressing over it but we also don’t want our ... Read More »

Putnam Schools Open Registration For Families April 13

The enrollment window for Putnam County Schools opens Tuesday for new and returning students. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said this registration welcome window is vital for families with pre-K and kindergarten students. Pierce said that students already in Putnam County pre-K should have a simple registration process if they are attending the school they’re zoned for. “For brand new families ... Read More »

Putnam Commission Familiar With Need For New School

Discussions about building a new k-8 school in Putnam County are expected to come up as the budget process begins. County Commissioner Mike Atwood said the school system is the single largest part of the county’s budget. Atwood said commissioners are prepared to discuss the need for a new school, because this topic is not new for them. “When we ... Read More »

Putnam Needs New Elementary School Based On Growth

As the budget process begins the Putnam County School System will reignite discussions with the county commission about a new K-8 school. The Countywide wide enrollment capacity stands at roughly 86 percent. Director of Schools Corby King said the system’s one to two percent annual enrollment growth, is outpacing projected growth from an earlier study. King said the need will ... Read More »