Tennessee must address TNReady testing issues, House Speaker Beth Harwell says


              House Speaker Beth Harwell, a Republican candidate for Tennessee governor, speaks at a fundraiser in Franklin, Tenn., on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. With the field largely set, some of the candidates have begun taking aim at each other in public appearances. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)
House Speaker Beth Harwell, a Republican candidate for Tennessee governor, speaks at a fundraiser in Franklin, Tenn., on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. With the field largely set, some of the candidates have begun taking aim at each other in public appearances. (AP Photo/Erik Schelzig)

In the wake of nearly 9,400 TNReady tests incorrectly scored, Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell is calling for a hearing on the state's testing issues.

Harwell, R-Nashville, said the high number of TNReady tests "scored incorrectly has resulted in educators, parents, and legislators seeking answers.

"In addition, the amount of testing has also raised questions," said Harwell, who also is seeking the 2018 Republican gubernatorial nomination.

Read more at our news partner's website, tennessean.com.

By the numbers

About 9,400 tests were scored incorrectly, with about 1,700 having an effect on proficiency scores.

Affected school districts

› Achievement School District› Anderson County› Benton County› Bradley County› Bristol City› Carter County› Cocke County› Collierville City› Crockett County› Davidson County› Elizabethton City› Giles County› Hamilton County› Hardin County› Henry County› Huntingdon Special School District› Jackson-Madison County› Knox County› Lewis County› Lincoln County› Marshall County› Maryville City› Monroe County› Montgomery County› Obion County› Putnam County› Roane County› Rutherford County› Shelby County› Smith County› Sumner County› Union City› Weakley CountySource: Chalkbeat

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