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Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Third-grade retention law sends students to summer academies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The state's third-grade retention law is forcing thousands of students back in the classroom during their break if they want to advance to fourth grade. As vacation season gets underway, thousands of families across the state and those in the MSCS district are having to postpone their summer plans for tutoring sessions, all because of Tennessee's Third Grade Retention Law. 'I am very concerned because third-graders need to know how to read early,' said Stephanie Love/MSCS Vice-Chair. 'I agree with Mark White (State Representative/(R) Memphis). We need to state early on in kindergarten in the first grade. Third grade is too late for them to know.' Meharry to open medical training center in Midtown Memphis development A state law enacted in 2021 says students who fail the English portion of the TCAP exam must choose between summer school and tutoring just to advance to fourth grade. According to MSCS, approximately 9,000 students are enrolled to attend the Summer Learning Academy, and the number that attend will vary. MSCS is offering a Summer Learning Academy for grades kindergarten through 9th grade, and it's required for many third-grade students. About 10 thousand spaces are available. Across Tennessee, the state Department of Education says only 40% of third-grade students were proficient in English in the 2023 to 2024 school year. Restaurant Inspection Scores, June 3 – June 9 'Proficiency is when you get above a certain level in reading proficiency,' said Rep. White. 'The latest scores at our MSCS schools is 23% reading proficiency for our third graders. That's not acceptable.' As some students are back in the classroom for summer learning academies. Parents are also appealing to TCAP for third graders facing retention, as some call for changes in the state law. 'The state needs to take in all considerations all tests in academic levels, besides the TCAP,' said Love. MSCS told WREG that all 2025 TCAP testing results are under embargo by the state, so they cannot share results. School Board Vice Chair Stephanie Love said she and Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond will tour the summer learning academy at Woodstock Middle School on Thursday to see how students are progressing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands of MSCS students may be in summer school after TCAP
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Thousands of Memphis-Shelby County School students who did not pass the English portion of the TCAP could be enrolled in the district's summer learning program. According to the state's third grade retention law in effect since 2022, students can choose to enroll or be held back, unless they retake the test and score proficiently, enroll in tutoring for the following year, or attend summer school. Under the law, third graders who don't achieve a proficient score on the English Language Arts portion of the TCAP will be held back. WREG reached out to MSCS to find out how many students are enrolled in the summer learning program this year, and how many of those students did not pass the English TCAP, but we have not heard back yet. Last year, nearly 7,000 students participated in the program, and they showed improvements in English-Language Arts. English TCAP scores increase slightly for Memphis 3rd and 4th graders In the 2023 – 2024 school year, 26.6% of Memphis-Shelby County School students met or exceeded proficiency on the test. Although it was a slight increase from the previous year, State Representative Mark White says he wants to see more progress. 'Well, they continue to do well in growth, but that is not proficient,' White said. 'A proficiency is when you get above a certain level in reading proficiency. The latest scores that are MSCS is 23% reading proficiency for our third graders. That's not acceptable.' To improve literacy and proficiency rates, Representative White says it's important to make improvements within the school system before students enter the third grade. 'No one wants to hold back an eight-year-old, so now we're looking back at, 'What are we not doing in first and second grade and kindergarten that we don't have a child prepared by the time they're in third grade or eight-years-old?'' White said. Black bear feasts on pears in DeSoto County backyard White tells WREG that he's been working with MSCS to make adjustments that will improve literacy rates for students and better prepare them for the English-TCAP. 'The summer school is a good program, we're going to continue look at more, maybe more better ways,' he said. 'First of all, let's move back to first and second grade, so we're not talking about holding back a third grader. If you're not reading proficiently by third grade, we've already missed the mark in our education system.' This year's TCAP results are expected to be released sometime this summer. When we receive those results and a response from MSCS, we will let you know. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
FTI Consulting's Construction, Projects & Assets Practice Adds Digital Transformation Expert Mark White
WASHINGTON, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Mark White as a Senior Managing Director in the Construction, Projects & Assets practice within the firm's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Mr. White, who is based in Houston, joins with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate digital transformations that deliver enterprise value throughout the asset lifecycle, including helping clients boost productivity and effectiveness by identifying and implementing various commercial tools and technologies. In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. White will help engineering and construction clients plan, execute and manage digital transformations, including the implementation and integration of software products and tools. 'Throughout Mark's career, he has worked directly with clients, collaborating with them to enable transformative change and deliver real business results,' said Garrett Fultz, Global Leader of the Construction, Projects & Assets practice at FTI Consulting. 'He will join our deep bench of digital transformation and AI experts to simplify complex solutions for clients by providing a clear vision followed by excellent execution.' Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. White was Senior Vice President, Product Strategy at Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence, initially responsible for EcoSys, and since 2021, for the entire asset lifecycle portfolio. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President, IT Consulting at Faithful+Gould. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. White said, 'Organizations seek greater assurance and dependability in their digital transformation efforts. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues at FTI Consulting as we help simplify the technology landscape to eliminate risk and complexity, providing solutions that our clients are eager to adopt.' About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories as of March 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at FTI Consulting, Inc. 555 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 +1.202.312.9100 Investor Contact: Mollie Hawkes +1.617.747.1791 [email protected] Media Contact: Matthew Bashalany +1.617.897.1545 [email protected]
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FTI Consulting's Construction, Projects & Assets Practice Adds Digital Transformation Expert Mark White
WASHINGTON, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Mark White as a Senior Managing Director in the Construction, Projects & Assets practice within the firm's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment. Mr. White, who is based in Houston, joins with more than 20 years of experience helping clients navigate digital transformations that deliver enterprise value throughout the asset lifecycle, including helping clients boost productivity and effectiveness by identifying and implementing various commercial tools and technologies. In his role at FTI Consulting, Mr. White will help engineering and construction clients plan, execute and manage digital transformations, including the implementation and integration of software products and tools. 'Throughout Mark's career, he has worked directly with clients, collaborating with them to enable transformative change and deliver real business results,' said Garrett Fultz, Global Leader of the Construction, Projects & Assets practice at FTI Consulting. 'He will join our deep bench of digital transformation and AI experts to simplify complex solutions for clients by providing a clear vision followed by excellent execution.' Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. White was Senior Vice President, Product Strategy at Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence, initially responsible for EcoSys, and since 2021, for the entire asset lifecycle portfolio. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President, IT Consulting at Faithful+Gould. Commenting on his appointment, Mr. White said, 'Organizations seek greater assurance and dependability in their digital transformation efforts. I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues at FTI Consulting as we help simplify the technology landscape to eliminate risk and complexity, providing solutions that our clients are eager to adopt.' About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories as of March 31, 2025. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.70 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. More information can be found at FTI Consulting, Inc. 555 12th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 +1.202.312.9100 Investor Contact: Mollie Hawkes+ Media Contact: Matthew Bashalany+ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Miami Herald
30-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Nexalin and FatPipe Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 30, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:NXL) and FatPipe, Inc. (Nasdaq:FATN) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, May 31, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S. Access the interviews in their entirety at: NXL: In an exclusive interview, Nexalin CEO Mark White appears on the RedChip Small Stocks Big Money™ show on Bloomberg TV to share insight into the Company's growing clinical data supporting its non-invasive, frequency-based deep brain stimulation device, as well as progress on its new Gen-3 HALO™ Clarity & Virtual Clinic model. Nexalin's solutions have shown clinically meaningful improvements in treating conditions such as insomnia, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries - conditions that affect millions but have limited effective treatments - positioning Nexalin as an emerging leader in a market poised for substantial growth, projected to reach $537 billion by 2030. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Ragula Bhaskar, CEO of FatPipe, appears on the RedChip Small Stocks Big Money™ show on Bloomberg TV to discuss how the company is transforming enterprise connectivity through its patented, software-defined networking technologies. With a product suite spanning SD-WAN, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Network Monitoring Services (NMS), FatPipe enables over 2,500 customers - including government agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers - to unify, secure, and optimize their networks across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments. Dr. Bhaskar highlights FatPipe's robust financial performance, including $17.9 million in revenue and $4.4 million in net income for fiscal 2024, and outlines the company's growth strategy focused on global expansion, product innovation, and deepening its high-margin, subscription-based revenue model. Positioned at the intersection of three multi-billion-dollar markets and operating as a "Rule of 40" business, FatPipe offers investors a compelling blend of profitability, scalability, and exposure to the accelerating digital infrastructure megatrend. NXL and FATN are clients of RedChip Companies. Please read our full disclosure at About Nexalin Technology, designs and develops innovative neurostimulation products to uniquely help combat the ongoing global mental health epidemic. All of Nexalin's products are believed to be non-invasive and undetectable to the human body and are developed to provide relief to those afflicted with mental health issues. Nexalin utilizes bioelectronic medical technology to treat mental health issues. Nexalin believes its neurostimulation medical devices can penetrate structures deep in the mid-brain that are associated with mental health disorders. Nexalin believes the deeper-penetrating waveform in its next-generation devices will generate enhanced patient response without any adverse side effects. The Nexalin Gen-2 15 milliamp neurostimulation device has been approved in China, Brazil, and Oman. Additional information about the Company is available at: About FatPipe, Inc. FatPipe pioneered the concept of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and hybrid WANs that eliminate the need for hardware and software or cooperation from ISPs and allows companies and service providers to control multi-link network traffic. FatPipe currently has 12 U.S. patents related to multipath, software-defined networking. FatPipe products are sold by 200+ resellers worldwide. 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