There is no question that this year’s TNReady testing was marked by challenges for many students, teachers, and school leaders. Because much of the statewide discussion about these problems has centered on the impact on adults, it is time to refocus attention on the most important question: “What is best for Tennessee students?” From that…
The new Nation’s Report Card has been delivered. While the results provide valuable insights about the past, how Tennessee responds in the future is even more important. The results released Tuesday come from a sample of Tennessee students in grades 4 and 8 who took the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in early 2017,…
Dear Friends, At the helm of every great school is a great school leader. Principals set the tone, the culture, and the environment for learning. And, we know that principals are second only to teachers when it comes to raising student achievement. In fact, principals can account for up to a quarter of in-school factors…
Dear Friends, Whenever I spend time with the Tennessee Educator Fellows, their passion and commitment to achieve great things for their students always impresses me. Each cohort of educators astounds me with their thoughtful reflections and drive to become the advocates their students need. Right now the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) is accepting…
Dear Friends, At the start of each new year, I think about the promising opportunities that lie ahead for helping Tennessee students continue to grow academically. In 2017, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) heard from nearly 1,700 Tennesseans about their dreams and goals for students. We also know from a poll that SCORE…