Student needs, teacher support, local fiscal capacity, and details on the funding framework are key issues raised in final education subcommittee discussions.
A $1 billion recurring investment in K-12 education and a redesigned education funding formula are among the governor’s budget proposals presented in his 2022 State of the State address.
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Bill Lee offered several student-focused proposals that have the potential to drive greater success for students in Tennessee public schools.
SCORE has offered four recommendations to modernize Tennessee’s education funding system to deliver greater success for students in public schools.
As subcommittees meet to discuss changes to Tennessee’s education funding formula, the SCORE team offers a summary of key themes that have emerged in the meetings thus far.
By completing the FAFSA earlier in the senior year of high school, students can take advantage of financial aid dollars being left on the table. The TN FAFSA Challenge aims to increase FAFSA completion by students through a friendly competition that recognizes high schools for boosting completion rates.
Tennessee has demonstrated to the nation how to launch and grow a successful public charter school sector. Now we must accelerate the opportunities for high-performing schools to grow and serve more students and families.
Parents, policymakers, advocates, and educators are calling for Tennessee to expand high-quality public charter schools in order to strengthen the public education system and ensure all students have the best opportunities for success.
Better use of our existing data systems can set a strong foundation for success and help support students across every point in the education to workforce pipeline.
Citing career exploration in middle school as a key indicator of future academic and career success, an eighth-grade teacher from Hamblen County discusses her efforts to expose students to career opportunities.
Five ways state policymakers and advocates can take advantage of federal relief funds to map the path for meaningful change in schools and school districts.
SCORE’s Data Playbook — Community-Based College Success Programs: A Playbook For Data-Driven Student Support — spotlights programs across Tennessee that are increasing enrollment in and completion of college and career training. A common denominator of these programs is their use of data to fine-tune their work. This post highlights the work of Knox Promise and how data guides their approach to student support.
Reflecting on the actions of her childhood teacher, a Tennessee educator shares the memorable moment that makes her a better teacher today.
For first-generation college students like Salvador, the college-going process is much more difficult to navigate. Additional advising, enrollment supports, and summer bridge programming can make a big difference for these students.
Tennessee arrived at its current education finance system 30 years ago, and the fundamental structure of the complex Basic Education Program formula has changed little since then. A new analysis from SCORE can help inform thinking and guide discussions about how to reorient the system toward students and supporting their individual learning needs.
The latest Tennessee Educator Survey reveals job satisfaction rating, concerns about COVID-related challenges, and strategies for accelerating student learning.
One-third of college-intending students in Tennessee “melt” over the summer and never make it to college. The SCORE report Stopping Summer Melt: What Students Say & What Tennessee Can Do shares the stories of college-intending students impacted by summer melt and recommends how we can support them.
It will take a coordinated response across K-12 and higher education to fully address the issue of summer melt, but there are four key ways that Tennessee’s postsecondary system can better support students in the transition from high school to higher education.
tnAchieves uses high-impact strategies — targeted communication, intensive summer programming, ongoing one-on-one coaching — to expand postsecondary access and completion for students across Tennessee.
An analysis of the statewide results of the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) reveal six troubling data points that demonstrate the impact of pandemic disruptions on learning.