Mansouri: Statewide TCAP Results Show Improvements For Tennessee Students
Statewide TCAP results from the 2021-2022 school year show important improvements for Tennessee students.
Education is changing daily in Tennessee, and SCORE communicates regularly about these developments with stakeholders, educators, parents, and the public at large.
Mansouri: College-Going Decline In Tennessee Demands Action, Urgency
We know that education beyond a high school diploma is critical to the future economic success of our state, to the future economic mobility of Tennesseans, and to ensuring Tennessee students can access great jobs that provide a pathway to a meaningful career. The declining college-going rate numbers released today show that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a changing economy have had a deeply concerning impact on students and their families, particularly for students of color.
Frist, Mansouri Commend TISA Passage As Student-Driven Investment In K-12 Education
“For more than a decade, Tennessee has been a national leader in improving academic achievement by focusing on what is best for students, and TISA will accelerate those efforts by providing extra funding for students who need more help to meet our state’s high academic expectations,” said Senator Bill Frist, the founder and chairman of SCORE.
SCORE: Potential To Improve Outcomes For Millions Of Students
Tennessee needs a new K-12 education funding formula that will better prepare students for success in college, career, and life, and the proposal from Governor Lee and Commissioner Schwinn has the potential to significantly improve outcomes for millions of Tennessee students.
Governor Lee Outlines Student-Focused Proposals In 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 Identifies 2022 Education Priorities For Tennessee
Tennessee K-12 and higher education should prioritize accelerating learning, closing college completion gaps, expanding high-quality charter schools, and preparing students for careers in 2022, the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) says in a new report.
Mansouri: Governor’s Call To Review Education Funding Formula Comes At The Right Time
In order to advance student learning, Tennessee needs a modernized school finance system that reflects the education needs of today. Governor Lee’s call to review the education funding formula comes at the right time as we all help students and schools urgently recover from the disruption of the pandemic.
SCORE Announces Sixth Cohort Of Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute
Thirty-two leaders from higher education, K-12 education, government, business, and nonprofit organizations have been invited by SCORE to participate in the 2021-22 cohort of the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute.
SCORE Poll: Parents Concerned Their Children Have Fallen Behind Academically In The Pandemic
Parents in Tennessee express concerns that students have fallen behind in their learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in a new poll of parents and voters commissioned by the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE). “We first saw concerns from parents and voters about the impact of COVID on learning in a poll last October, and those concerns have not eased now that a new school year has begun,” SCORE President and CEO David Mansouri said.
Mansouri On TCAP Results: Students Are Going To Need A Lot Of Extra Support
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has released the following statement from President and CEO David Mansouri about the 2020-21 TCAP results: The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) results from the tests administered last spring give teachers, families, and education advocates fresh information about where students stand academically after an extraordinary school year….
SCORE Congratulates Wigginton On New Role, Thanks Him For His Postsecondary Leadership
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has released the following statement from President and CEO David Mansouri about the announcement that SCORE Chief Postsecondary Impact Officer Russ Wigginton has been named the new president of the National Civil Rights Museum. We are so proud of and grateful to Russ Wigginton, who will…
SCORE Releases Recommendations To Increase Postsecondary Completion
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) today released Going Higher: Recommendations For Increasing Postsecondary Completion And Student Success In Tennessee, a report that examines Tennessee’s previous work to increase postsecondary degrees and offers strategies for helping more students who enter higher education to complete their degree or credential. Citing the economic, racial, and geographical barriers to higher education that exist…
Mansouri: Reopening In-Person Learning Helps Students, Families
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) today released this statement from President and CEO David Mansouri regarding the Metro Nashville Public Schools announcement of a plan to resume in-person classes: While some children have done well with learning virtually, research and data show that many other students have struggled academically and socially….
Mansouri: Governor’s Proposal Would Swiftly Deal With Big Education Challenges
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education today released this statement from President and CEO David Mansouri about Governor Lee’s package of legislative proposals for the special session on education that begins next week: Tennessee’s K-12 education priorities this year are clear: early literacy, rapid educational recovery from the pandemic, and data to understand…
Mansouri: We Applaud Governor Lee, Legislative Leaders For Putting Education At Front Of Agenda
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) today released the following statement from President and CEO David Mansouri about Governor Lee’s announcement of an education-focused special session of the General Assembly in January: SCORE thinks comprehensive state action is needed in 2021 to address the urgent challenge of helping student learning, especially early…
SCORE Outlines COVID-19 Education Recovery Priorities In Annual Report
In its 11th annual report on the state of education in Tennessee, SCORE identifies priorities to advance student outcomes in the year ahead and also examines the impact of COVID-19 on our education systems.
SCORE Calls For Administering Assessment In 2020-21. Survey Finds Tennessee Parents Agree.
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Assessment (SCORE) has released the following statement from President and CEO David Mansouri regarding Gov. Bill Lee’s announcement that the state will conduct statewide assessment this school year. The statement also shares findings from a SCORE poll conducted October 8-11 asking parents for their views of state assessment…
SCORE Announces Fifth Cohort Of Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute
NASHVILLE – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has invited 30 leaders from across higher education, K-12 education, government, business and industry, and nonprofits to participate in the next cohort of the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI). By 2025, at least half of the jobs in Tennessee will require some type of postsecondary credential, according to data from the…
Tennessee Should Do More To Support Students To Complete Postsecondary Education, Economic Report Finds
Tennessee’s progress in getting more students to attend and complete postsecondary education is threatened by the economic disruption of COVID-19, according a report released today by the Boyd Center on Business and Economic Research and the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE).
Mansouri: Use Assessment To Serve All Students Better
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has released this statement from President and CEO David Mansouri about the need for statewide assessment.