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Shelby County superintendent lauds student performance assessment, highlights community events
Summary
In a superintendent wrap-up, Shelby County Schools reported 16 out‑of‑state visitors attended the district's Defense of Learning performance assessments; the superintendent also highlighted the Shelby Showcase and urged residents to reserve booths for the upcoming Dogwood Festival.
The superintendent of Shelby County Schools said 16 people from around the state attended the district's Defense of Learning performance assessments and praised students, staff and district office employees for organizing the event.
The superintendent described the Defense of Learning as a performance-assessment element that connects classroom work to real‑world skills such as communication and collaboration, which he said are essential for future inventors, businesspeople and doctors.
"They did a magnificent job," the superintendent said of the students who presented at the assessments. He congratulated students, staff and district office staff "that have done a terrific job of putting this event on for years and years."
The superintendent also noted the recent Shelby Showcase, calling it "a wonderful community event" that drew families and community members. "Our students did a tremendous job showcasing their talents," he said.
Looking ahead, the superintendent mentioned that the Dogwood Festival is approaching and invited community members to reserve booths. "If you're wanting to have a booth at the Dogwood Festival please contact us," he said.
The superintendent closed the brief wrap-up with St. Patrick's Day greetings and a reminder of next week's meeting.
The remarks were delivered as part of a superintendent wrap-up; no motions, votes or formal actions were recorded in the transcript excerpt provided.
