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The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit: An Opportunity to Support Student Success in Tennessee

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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.

Recent Perspectives

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Pre-Apprenticeships Give Tennessee Students a Head Start on Careers

September 23, 2026 | Liza Ambrose

Pre-apprenticeships across Tennessee are helping students gain hands-on career experience while still in high school, but more students need access to these opportunities.

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Bright Spots from Tennessee Charter Schools Reveal What’s Possible for Students

September 10, 2026 | Trent Carlson

Tennessee’s 2026 TCAP results highlight bright spots in the state’s charter sector, including strong outcomes for economically disadvantaged students and standout performance in local sectors.

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In This Dyersburg Special Education Classroom, Students Learn Real-World Career Skills

September 1, 2026 | Erin Malafronte

Inside a special education classroom at Dyersburg High School, students gain real-world career skills through hands-on work experiences and life skills training. This innovative program bridges education and industry to prepare students for meaningful employment after graduation.

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Maintaining High Expectations for Preparation While Strengthening Tennessee’s Teacher Pipeline

August 27, 2026 | Amanda Glover, Mary Kate Hillis

This Perspective highlights Tennessee’s efforts to create more flexible pathways to teacher licensure while emphasizing the need for strong accountability systems to maintain teacher quality.

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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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