How Conversations Lead To Action: My Journey To Increase Educator Diversity
SCORE Ed Fellow Melody Hawkins writes about her work to support teacher diversity in Knox County.
Education is changing daily in Tennessee, and SCORE communicates regularly about these developments with stakeholders, educators, parents, and the public at large.
Moving The Learning Forward In Trousdale County
The director of Trousdale County Schools reflects on navigating the challenges of the pandemic and how to move students forward in their learning as schools reopen.
How To Use The Educator Preparation Report Card
Learn how prospective educators, educator preparation providers, school districts, legislators, and the broader community can all benefit from using the Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card.
Why We Need The Educator Preparation Report Card
When it comes to improving learning in K-12 education, teachers are the most important in-school factor and school leaders are the second most important factor. Each scored metric on the Educator Preparation Report Card is backed by research linking it to student learning or other significant student outcomes.
Assessing And Addressing The Pandemic’s Impact On Tennessee Education
To keep you informed on how the ongoing crisis is impacting education in Tennessee, SCORE has launched the COVID-19 Impact Memo series, a series of memos that dive deeper into education issues close to our mission, explore potential responses, and present student-centered solutions.
No Time To Waste: Hamilton County Schools’ Response To The COVID-19 Crisis
Nearly two months into school closures, educators in Tennessee are still working to ensure that students can continue learning. Key insights from Chattanooga remind us how important it is to make the most of the time we have to prepare for what’s ahead.
Teacher Prep In A Pandemic: Missing Contact With Teachers And Students
Nearing the end of her teacher prep program, this future educator navigates the challenges of completing her coursework during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Value Of Assessment For Tennessee Students And Teachers
Shutting down school buildings and canceling the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) tests were the right things to do, but we are concerned that students, teachers, and parents are losing valuable feedback.
Tennessee Teacher Of The Year Reflects On Lessons Learned And The Role Of Educators
As part of SCORE’s observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked 2020 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Brian McLaughlin to reflect on his decision to become an educator, his thoughts on earning Tennessee’s highest teaching honor, and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Reflections On The Rewards Of Teaching
In spite of the challenges caused by a global pandemic, a teacher reflects positively on her time as an educator and why she feels fortunate to be a teacher in Tennessee.
Tennesseans Working Together, With Other States, In This Crisis and Beyond
Classrooms are empty, but teachers and school and district leaders are still at work for our kids, trying to maintain a focus on equity while also ensuring that kids are fed.
What Parents Think About Learning During COVID-19: A New SCORE Poll
How do parents feel about the disruption caused by relocating learning from classrooms to living rooms and kitchen tables? And what do they think should be done to erase the inevitable loss in learning? The results of the latest SCORE poll.
Pandemics Don’t Come With A Playbook, So Resourceful Educators Write Their Own
Teachers and school and districts leaders have met unparalleled challenges during the coronavirus crisis. This recap of conversations with K-12 and postsecondary educators across Tennessee offers examples of collaboration, innovation, and leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges.
An Instrument Of Public Good: Community Colleges In Tennessee
April is Community College Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the critical role and work of community colleges nationwide. More than 88,000 students in Tennessee are enrolled in our 13 community colleges, institutions that serve an increasingly diverse student population while meeting workforce and local needs.
Statewide Assessment Is A Valuable Tool For Parents
School closures caused by COVID-19 will likely mean no academic accountability information for the 2019-20 school year. A parent and former educator explains why we must pick up where we left off once this crisis is over.
Could Today’s Crisis Transform Education For The Better?
As the COVID-19 crisis lays bare the vulnerabilities and gaps in our education system, perhaps it’s time to seize the moment with a spirit of innovation and create a more equitable, student-centered system.
School Closings, Coronavirus, And Staying Healthy
During an unsettling time, SCORE Founder and Chairman Senator Bill Frist, MD, details the facts about COVID-19 and why it’s important to take preventive measures.
LIFT Network Early Literacy Efforts Featured In The Learning Professional
In a report published in The Learning Professional, the journal of Learning Forward, SCORE Chief K-12 Impact Officer Dr. Sharon Roberts writes about early literacy work in Tennessee.
UT Promise: Mentor A Student, Change A Life
UT Promise — the new scholarship program that covers tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying Tennessee undergraduates — needs 1,400 more volunteer mentors to help guide students to success.
COVID-19 Impact On Tennessee Postsecondary Education Policy
The Tennessee General Assembly worked on an expedited timeline to pass an amended budget and some critical pieces of legislation before recessing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Here’s a look at how higher education will be impacted.