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When a list of the worst elementary schools in Tennessee came out in 2000, Chattanooga was stunned to find that nine of its schools were in the bottom 20. These schools were plagued with problems: high teacher turnover, student behavior problems, terrible reading scores, poor teachers (many with tenure), and inefficient leadership.
Embarrassed, the community decided it had to act. Two local foundations pledged $7.5 million--after the superintendent promised to do whatever was necessary to turn these schools around.
This program follows what they did, and whether it worked.
When a list of the worst elementary schools in Tennessee came out in 2000, Chattanooga was stunned to find that nine of its schools were in the bottom 20. These schools were plagued with problems: high teacher turnover, student behavior problems, terrible reading scores, poor teachers (many with tenure), and inefficient leadership.
Embarrassed, the community decided it had to act. Two local foundations pledged $7.5 million--after the superintendent promised to do whatever was necessary to turn these schools around.
This program follows what they did, and whether it worked.
