As one of 13 states in which 100 percent of graduating high school seniors have taken the ACT college entrance examination, ACT scores represent an important indicator of college readiness in Tennessee. This year, more than 68,000 graduates statewide took the exam, and the published results provide educators data needed to understand how well our…
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has released the following statement from President and CEO Jamie Woodson about the 2015 ACT results for Tennessee. Tennessee students have shown steady improvement on the ACT college and career readiness measure since 2011, and their gains have outpaced the national trend for four years straight. The state…
Dear Friends, Back to school is a time filled with excitement and hope because the start of a new school year gives every student, teacher, principal, and superintendent a fresh beginning. Back to school is naturally a time to think of great things yet to come, but it also is a good time to remember…
“Say not what you think people want to hear but those positive things that you feel are essential. This competition gives you a voice. Be brave. Speak up.” -2012 Students Rise to the Challenge Winner, Rolanda Mack SCORE wants to know more about the great learning that is happening every day in classes, schools, and…
I once thought that if a teacher wanted to move up the career ladder, the only next step was to become a principal. I will even admit that one of the reasons I left teaching was because I did not feel like there were opportunities for me to grow in that role. If that was…