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Upper Cumberland school systems are preparing for end of year state testing to begin Tuesday. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said teachers the last couple of weeks have been focusing on getting students ready. “Our teachers feel confident,” Dronebarger said. “They’ve been down this road before. They are hitting those standards, going back hitting those benchmark scores and ... Read More »

Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King said he wants this year’s state standardized testing to be exempt. King said teachers and students already face enough challenges from COVID. Preparing for state testing should not be one of them. “Right now, our focus is teaching students at grade level, grade level standards, grade level academics,” King said. “Engage with students ... Read More »