The Chief Academic Officer at Shelby County Schools sent a letter to colleagues about using the remaining weeks of May to better prepare for the upcoming school year. Many schools are leveraging momentum from recent district-wide learning days, particularly around implementing a comprehensive literacy improvement plan and college and career readiness goals. School teams are taking this time outside of testing seasons to deepen their understanding of these topics, try new instructional practices, and identify future professional learning needs before full implementation in August. The Chief Academic Officer looks forward to continuing working with everyone to prepare for a successful new school year.