Tennessee is the only state in the Southeastern region that doesn t reward its nationally board certified teachers. As a result, the state is losing high-quality teachers to surrounding states. The Governor's plan will greatly increase the number of nationally board certified teachers in Tennessee by covering the cost of the certification process and by offering a yearly stipend for those who achieve certification. Classroom Resources Enhance Student Performance ven the best-trained teachers need tools in the classroom to teach effectively. Teachers often have to pay for necessary classroom supplies out of their own pockets.
Students sometimes go without.
We cannot expect children to learn if they do not have books, science kits, or other hands-on tools. The Governor's plan, in the first year, would double the amount teachers receive for discretionary classroom spending. In addition, the Governor's plan enhances our commitment to technology in the classrooms and makes sure we continue to build on the digital investments we've already made in our schools. Something ennessee instituted the Gateway tests, a requirement for graduation, to make sure Tennessee students receive a degree that means something. With these standards and accountability measures in place, we must make sure we give students the tools they need to pass these tests.