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This Tennessee school system credits AI with improving student TCAP scores. Here’s how
By Li Cohen at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee school district is crediting an AI teaching assistant program with helping students improve their TCAP English Language Arts (ELA) scores. Scott Langford, the director of schools for Sumner County, said in a press release that a preliminary report shows that ...
Key takeaway ” Sumner County schools conducted a pilot test of CourseMojo for sixth graders in six schools during the 2024-2025 school year.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The success of Sumner County's AI teaching assistant program in improving TCAP English Language Arts scores has implications for neighboring school districts, including Nashville 's. As Nashville's own schools continue to seek innovative solutions to boost student performance, the preliminary results from Sumner County's pilot test and expanded program offer a promising model to consider. The fact that eighth-graders, who had previously shown stagnant performance, saw significant gains after using the CourseMojo program is particularly noteworthy. Nashville educators may want to take a closer look at how Sumner County integrated the AI tool into its curriculum, keeping rigorous teaching at the center, and how this approach might be adapted to meet the needs of Nashville's own student population. With Nashville's diverse student body and ongoing efforts to improve academic outcomes, exploring effective uses of education technology like CourseMojo could be a key strategy for driving progress.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Tennessee school district is crediting an AI teaching assistant program with helping students improve their TCAP English Language Arts (ELA) scores. Scott Langford, the director of schools for Sumner County, said in a press release that a preliminary report shows that ...
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