Dear Friends, As the new year approaches, I am thinking about the opportunity that lies ahead for our students in not just 2018, but over the course of the next eight years. It was not too long ago that Tennessee set out to make unprecedented improvements for our students. Tennessee became the fastest-improving state for…
Dear Friends, Next week, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) will release an important report that shares a collective vision for progress and priorities for Tennessee through the year 2025. The SCORE team has engaged and listened to almost 1,700 Tennesseans from across the state to understand what diverse stakeholders believe should be the…
Dear Friends, The beginning of a new school year is always filled with so much promise. The fresh start is a time for educators and students to reflect on the past year and create a plan for future success. This year at the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), we have been reflecting on…
Dear Friends, How can parents know if their children are ready for the next grade? How can they tell if their students are on track to graduate ready to be successful in college or postsecondary education? For the last few years, our state has taken important strides in order to answer these questions. From setting…
Dear Friends, Can a first-grader learn to read when her poor eyesight makes the letters on the page look blurry? Can a ninth-grader focus on solving an algebra problem with a stomach rumbling from hunger? Every school day, educators across Tennessee see students who are struggling to learn while struggling with health issues. Research supports…