Tennessee's School Letter Grades: A Mixed Bag for Memphis-Shelby County Schools

The Tennessee Department of Education has released the 2022-23 school letter grades online, aiming to provide a snapshot of each school's performance in meeting learning expectations. The grades consider factors such as student achievement, academic growth, and college and career readiness. However, some educators, including Tennessee Education Association President Tanya T. Coats, disagree with the use of single letter grades, arguing that they oversimplify the complexity of school performance and can be misleading.