Grandparent urges changes to state testing after TCAP appeal success
Jun 1, 2026
A Wilson County grandparent raised concerns about the 2021 state testing changes and his grandson's TCAP ELA result, urged parity for private schools and described successfully using the district appeals process at Tucker's Crossroads.
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Jordan Shirley addressed the board about her grandson Tucker's TCAP ELA performance and broader concerns with the state's testing system enacted in 2021. Shirley said Tucker had high benchmark scores yet was flagged for failing the state ELA portion and described an appeals process that ultimately succeeded with support from Tucker's Crossroads staff.
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