Perspectives

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.

Recent Perspectives

Learn About Our New Look: Celebrating Our Past and Looking Ahead to the Future

September 4, 2024 | Nicole Floyd Smith

As SCORE marks its 15th birthday, we are proud to share a refreshed brand and newly designed website that signifies the energy we’re taking with us into the coming years. We’re celebrating where we’ve been and looking ahead to our continued role in ensuring that Tennessee students succeed.

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Measuring What Matters

July 1, 2024 | David Mansouri

Tennessee has an impressive track record of educational improvement, grounded in using data to improve student outcomes; there are signs that some of the most important tools that enabled that progress are at significant risk. It’s time to recommit to policies that work.

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Understanding 2024 TCAP Results: Five Key Takeaways

June 26, 2024 | Alexis Parker

Results from the 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) show the continued positive impact of the state’s investments in the public education system.

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What Matters: Crafting a Vision for Student Success in Tennessee 

June 21, 2024 | David Mansouri

Economic development in Tennessee has increased career opportunities, but we need to ensure students are earning degrees and credentials that prepare them for those jobs.

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A Look At 2024 Legislative Session Progress

May 14, 2024 | SCORE

New laws and investments from the 2024 legislative session make progress on several of SCORE's education priorities.

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Join Us In Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 2024 | David Mansouri

As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, the SCORE team celebrates the dedicated educators who work tirelessly to support our students and ensure their success.

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Tennessee’s Opportunity To Expand Academic Support In Early Grades Literacy

October 3, 2023 | Karen Lawrence

Learn how students who are academically behind in literacy do better with additional support in the foundational skills, texts, and tasks that align to core instruction — instead of offering them unaligned support in an unfamiliar setting.

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What Matters: Sparking Solutions For Workforce Readiness

September 21, 2023 | Senator Bill Frist

In a recent Forbes op-ed, SCORE’s founder and chairman, Senator Bill Frist, explores topics discussed at SCORE’s Future Forward Summit.

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8th Cohort Of Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute Aims To Increase Postsecondary Attainment In Tennessee

August 30, 2023 | SCORE

The newest cohort of CTLI is poised to make an impact on education in Tennessee by working to increase postsecondary attainment in their communities.

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What Matters: TCAP’S Role In Assessing Student Readiness And Effective Education Support

June 30, 2023 | David Mansouri

Today’s release of data from the TCAP statewide assessment of students in grades 3-8 reveals across-the-board increases in student achievement.

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Tennessee’s College-Going Rate Shows Modest Overall Increase, Other Positive Trends

June 23, 2023 | Dr. Jamia Stokes, Zachary Hyder

The latest data offer a positive outlook on Tennessee’s college-going rate while revealing a need to maintain that momentum.

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Unlocking Tennessee’s Workforce Potential: Empowering Students With Durable Skills For Success 

June 21, 2023 | Tim Taylor

Our partners at America Succeeds explain the demand for durable skills in today’s workforce and the importance of ensuring Tennessee students develop them.

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