Recent Perspectives
Tennessee’s Opportunity To Expand Academic Support In Early Grades Literacy
October 3, 2023 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | ,
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 |
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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What Matters: Tennessee’s College-Going Rate Shows Early Recovery But Underscores The Urgency For Continued Action
June 15, 2023 |
The latest college-going data for Tennessee reveal some promising trends for Tennessee students and highlight the need to address persisting barriers.
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Innovation And Flexibility: Exploring How Tennessee’s Public Charter Schools Help Bridge The Opportunity Gap
June 14, 2023 |
High-quality public charter schools offer innovative educational opportunities for students, particularly those from economically disadvantaged and historically underserved backgrounds.
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Governing Board Members Have A Critical Stake In Using Data To Bridge Education To Tennessee’s Workforce
June 2, 2023 |
As students grapple with the value proposition of a postsecondary credential, college and university board members are positioned to engage with campus leaders to determine how well students have been prepared on a path toward employment or further education.
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Leveraging Early Postsecondary Opportunities To Improve Workforce Readiness
May 24, 2023 |
Early postsecondary opportunities (EPSOs) play an important role in ensuring students find success in postsecondary education, career, and life. SCORE’s latest report unpacks the power of EPSOs and offers recommendations for expanding EPSO participation and success.
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Empowering Future Educators: Tennessee’s Scholarship Initiative For Aspiring Teachers
May 11, 2023 |
With cost being a major barrier for many who aspire to teach, the Tennessee Future Teacher Scholarship Act is a positive step toward strengthening the teacher pipeline.
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Teachers: Thank You For Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
May 8, 2023 |
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us as we take time to celebrate teachers and reflect on the enormous role they play in our lives.
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