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Perspectives is SCORE’s blog that offers insights and thought leadership on key issues in education. This platform features contributions from SCORE team members and other experts who share viewpoints on improving educational outcomes in Tennessee. Through Perspectives, SCORE aims to inspire innovative thinking and foster informed discussions that advance student success.

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Instructional Coherence: Helping Tennessee Students Move from Growth to Proficiency

July 29, 2026 | Courtney Bell

Learning is cumulative. Students build confidence and understanding when each instructional experience reinforces the last. Instructional coherence helps ensure lessons, supports, and interventions work together rather than pull in different directions, positioning students to succeed.

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From Completion to Impact: Redefining Postsecondary Funding and Student Success

July 23, 2026 | Aleah Guthrie, Jack Roberts Jue

As a result of the state’s five-year review process, Tennessee’s outcomes-based funding formula is shifting significantly to prioritize and incentivize postsecondary credentials that lead to economic independence for students. Learn more about the changes and how they align with SCORE’s Impact Credential Framework.

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Career Pathways in Action: Dyersburg High School Students Build Skills for the Future

July 9, 2026 | Erin Malafronte

Students at Dyersburg High School are getting a head start on college and career through a dual enrollment program that allows them to earn an assistant drafter certificate while still in high school. Learn how SCORE’s West Tennessee Pathways Network is helping students build real-world skills while strengthening Tennessee’s workforce.

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Beyond Momentum: What Tennessee’s Latest Assessment Results Mean for What Comes Next

June 30, 2026 | Courtney Bell

Tennessee’s latest assessment results show that student-centered policies and investment are paying off. The momentum is real, but so is the fact that progress is not yet reaching all students. Building off SCORE’s key takeaways from the 2026 TCAP results, we’ve identified three priorities that stand out as we move forward.

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Rising Scores, Persistent Gaps: Why Tennessee Must Go Further

June 25, 2026 | Sam Brobeck, Lawand Yaseen

SCORE’s Data Team elevates five key takeaways from the 2026 TCAP results, highlighting statewide successes and areas for renewed focus

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Tennessee Educator Preparation Programs Work to Improve Alignment with the Science of Reading

June 9, 2026 | Dr. Zachary Hyder, Mary Kate Hillis, Nina Brown

With Tennessee’s literacy gains driven in part by the implementation of the science of reading through high-quality instructional materials, it is critical that we prepare future educators to teach reading aligned to that research. Ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality help monitor how well educator preparation programs are preparing future educators.

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SCORE and Playlab Launch the Tennessee AI Ecosystems Project

May 22, 2026 | Amanda Glover

In partnership with Playlab and with support from Google.org, SCORE launched the Tennessee AI Ecosystems Project, a network of nine innovative Tennessee school districts and charter management organizations focused on shaping strategic, responsible, and effective AI implementation across Tennessee.

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Lessons From Math Gains in Memphis Charter Schools

May 15, 2026 | Trent Carlson

The recent math performance in Memphis charter schools serves as a powerful example of what is possible for schools when they align around high-quality materials, strong instruction, and continuous improvement.

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What Matters: Tennessee’s Student Growth Signals a Broader Education Transformation

May 13, 2026 | David Mansouri

The release of the 2026 Education Scorecard offers the latest evidence that Tennessee’s approach is working, ranking the state second in student growth in math and fourth in reading growth between 2022 and 2025.

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Five Education Wins from the 2026 Legislative Session

April 27, 2026 | Kirby Henslee

On April 23, the 114th Tennessee General Assembly adjourned sine die, concluding a legislative session that advanced several important education priorities for Tennessee students and families. The SCORE team highlights five key achievements from the 2026 legislative session.

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Building Futures in Blue Oval City: How West Tennessee Students Are Getting Career-Ready

April 22, 2026 | Erin Malafronte

Haywood High School is one of five schools in Michigan and Tennessee chosen as the recipient of a Ford Future Builders Lab. These labs provide K-12 classrooms with high-quality equipment that allows educators to engage learners in academic and hands-on learning that builds skills for 21st century careers.

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How Finance Leadership Can Become a Partner in Serving ALL Students: Lessons from a Finance Leaders Cohort

March 27, 2026 | Emma McWeeney

It’s a common challenge for financial decision-makers in Tennessee schools: Balance the budget while ensuring all students have access to the support they need to succeed. The Finance Leaders Cohort, a 15-month program led by SCORE and All Means All, brought leaders together to reimagine the role of finance leadership in public charter schools.

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