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Series: Informing the Conversation

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State Collaborative on Reforming Education

Transforming Tennessee Education

so that all students can achieve success in the classroom, career, and life. 

Advancing Change for Students

Grounded in our mission, supported by collaborative partnerships, and driven by research-backed, student-focused priorities, SCORE strives to be a durable partner and trusted advisor in Tennessee education. We focus on driving change for students from kindergarten to career through policy and practice — and taking it to scale.

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Series: Informing the Conversation

September 16, 2025

Informing the Conversation is a collection of resources offering data, research, insights, and ideas to inform discussions about Tennessee education in the context of federal shifts, offered with an eye toward the urgent need to continue improving student outcomes in our state. In a March 2025 executive order, President Donald Trump directed the U.S. Secretary of Education to “return education authority to the states, while continuing to ensure the effective and uninterrupted delivery of services, programs, and benefits on which Americans rely.” As federal changes unfold, SCORE is committed to collaborating, informing, and offering perspective that we hope can steward change into opportunity for Tennessee students.

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Our Priorities

As we support the broader education ecosystem in Tennessee, SCORE is focused on:

Great Teaching & Leadership

Supporting great instruction and curriculum in the classroom and strengthening the teacher pipeline.

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Innovative School Models & Approaches

Advancing approaches and programs that have promise in accelerating student success.

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Education-to-Career Pathways

Aligning K-12 and postsecondary programs with career success.

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SCORE ACCOMPLISHMENT

SCORE connects education to work by developing an impact credential framework for Tennessee. SCORE leads the development of a first-ever framework to resource students and decision-makers as they assess a credential’s ability to lead to high earnings, job outlook, and stackability. The framework is developed with the partnership of more than 25 thought leaders from K-12 education, postsecondary education, student support organizations, business, and state government. 

SCORE REPORT

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“The results achieved in the last 10 years prove that Tennessee can be a national and global leader in education. We have been among the fastest-improving states for student achievement, but we are resolved that this cannot be the end of our growth. The future is bright, and we are grateful for the commitment of each of our partners as we accelerate our strategic and innovative efforts to continue to advance student success—in college, career, and life—in Tennessee.”

David Mansouri, SCORE President and CEO

Let’s Work Together

Leaders & Advocates

From corporate and nonprofit leaders to community organizations and families, we work alongside fellow advocates to advance student-focused change. Access data-driven resources and learn more about opportunities to collaborate.

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Educators

We develop effective approaches by working directly with schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions to innovate and generate proof points to enhance teaching and learning. Learn how together we can improve student outcomes in Tennessee.

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Policymakers

We champion education policies that foster student success across Tennessee. Our experts provide reliable data and research to state leaders and policymakers to monitor progress, measure impact, and identify additional areas of need for students.

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Perspectives

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Tennessee Student Health: Three Insights From New Data Dashboard

November 10, 2025 | Dr. Zachary Hyder, Erin Malafronte, Yaze Li

When Tennessee prioritizes student health, we advance student success and workforce opportunity. This Perspective highlights three key learnings from a new health resource and services dashboard that details how Tennessee schools connect students to health services.

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Partnering to Strengthen Literacy: Putnam County Schools & TN Tech Prepare Future Teachers for Success

October 14, 2025 | Jay Brown

Ensuring that all students can read proficiently by the end of third grade is critical to Tennessee’s long-term success. That’s why districts and universities across Tennessee are working together to better prepare future teachers for the classroom, especially in literacy instruction.

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Five Key Lessons From the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey

September 30, 2025 | Bailey Deavers

Five key insights from the 2025 Tennessee Educator Survey that reveal both strengths in our education system and opportunities for improvement.

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