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State reports 89,637 students in 2024 summer learning; early literacy and promotion pathways show gains
Summary
Tennessee Department of Education reported 89,637 students enrolled in 2024 summer learning with a 79.7% attendance rate. Early‑grade literacy gains were the strongest outcome and multiple promotion pathways (retakes, exemptions, tutoring) added thousands of students to proficiency.
Christie Brown, the department’s chief academic officer, told the State Board that 2024 summer programming enrolled 89,637 students and produced measurable learning effects, particularly in early literacy. "Students who participated in summer learning programs maintained their learning while students who did not demonstrated summer slide," Brown said, summarizing comparative analyses the department ran using universal reading screeners and…
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