The primer provides a look back at the state’s historical efforts in education, offers a snapshot of the educational system today, as well as information and insight on opportunities to pursue even greater achievement. This resource can inform the leaders, policymakers, and education advocates who will continue to shape the state’s educational system to promote student success.
Readers may also find the following recent SCORE publications of interest as companions to the Tennessee Education Primer:
- 2025 State of Education: Casting a Vision for Student Success: SCORE's annual report outlines six priorities for student success across the K-12 and postsecondary journey.
- TN2030: A series of new statewide goals around which the education, policy, and business communities can coalesce to establish groundbreaking achievement gains for Tennessee students.
- Connecting Education and Opportunity: A Framework for Credential Impact in Tennessee: A data-informed lens through which we can identify the postsecondary pursuits that are matched to high-demand, high-wage jobs.