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May 11, 2013

EXTENDED DEADLINE for the Achievement Advisory Council: Apps Due May 17th

By Achievement Advisory Council

The Achievement School District is excited to launch the search for the new Achievement Advisory Council (AAC). We are looking for individuals who are committed to their community and the students therein and who are willing to have conversations about the needs of neighborhood schools and potential change to come. In their roles, the AAC ...

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April 30, 2013

HELP: Feedback on the 13-14 Academic Calendar

By Elliot Smalley

Great teaching and more of it—that’s what the ASD is all about! Amazing teachers with creativity, grit and skill doing whatever it takes for kids. And this year, our calendar reflected the importance of giving these great educators more time with students, adding nearly a month’s worth of extra instruction for our kids. What will ...

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January 29, 2013

Calendar Changes: School In Feb 8 Out Feb 18

By Jeremy Jones

Next Friday, February 8, has now been changed to a school day.  We needed to make this change due to our testing schedule. We’re thrilled to be able to serve your kids next Friday. As a result of this change, students will NOT have school on Presidents’ Day, February 18.  This will be a Collaboration ...

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January 22, 2013

The Myth of Parental Involvement

By Teddy King

A child’s first and most important teachers are his parents. Studies show that from birth to age 5 is a critical time for growth and development, setting the foundation for a full life from their parents. The ASD’s mission is to move Tennessee’s bottom 5% of schools straight to the top 25% in 5 years. ...

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December 17, 2012

Our Principals React To The Connecticut Tragedy

By Jeremy Jones

Each week our principals send out a memo to their teams with important information for the week.  Last Friday, we were all gripped with fear and agony over the devastation at an elementary school in Connecticut.  Below are some messages from our principals to their staffs. James Dennis, Principal, Frayser Achievement Elementary School The events on Friday ...

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