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NAEP results confirm that Tennessee has experienced a significant decline in student learning; we must respond with key strategies to support student recovery.

Thirty-two leaders from higher education, K-12 education, government, business, and nonprofit organizations have been selected for the seventh cohort of the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI), a one-year program aimed at equipping community and state leaders with the strategies, tools, and knowledge to play a leading role in eliminating barriers to postsecondary education and completion in Tennessee.

Statewide TCAP results from the 2021-2022 school year show important improvements for Tennessee students.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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….

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…