For the recent release of the report What High School Could Be, a SCORE Institute was held to discuss some of the opportunities and challenges that high schools face in Tennessee and across the country. Here are key takeaways from the event.
The 2019 Tennessee legislative session produced approximately 70 bills that impact students in pre-K-12 schools; those laws must now be implemented. We spotlight three bills that offer an opportunity for advocates to get involved with the policymaking process.
Russ Wigginton, SCORE’s first chief postsecondary impact officer, will work on behalf of students across the state and to help Tennessee set an example for the nation when it comes to postsecondary success for students.
A new SCORE report examines the inadequacies of our current high school model and invites bold ideas on how to improve it.
Tennessee has seen historic heights in its graduation rate and ACT scores in recent years, but there are numerous signs from within and beyond the high school experience that too many students are not truly prepared for college, career, and life.
A veteran educator Eveyln Rafalowski reflects on her career, the importance of strong literacy materials, and the power of leadership.
Great teachers make an impact on students that stays with them long after they leave the classroom. SCORE and Middle Tennessee State University have just embarked on a ground-breaking partnership that we expect will bring dramatic, innovative changes to how teachers are prepared for their careers and how students are prepared for life.
Implementing new and demanding materials is a substantial undertaking. Leveraging a network of districts with the same goals provides for greater effectiveness and provides a system of support that is otherwise impossible.
Members of the 2018-19 Tennessee Educator Fellowship are busy planning how they’ll continue their student-focused advocacy in the year ahead. We caught up with a few members of last year’s cohort to hear how they will continue to make a difference for Tennessee students every day beyond the walls of their classroom.
In 2016, Tennessee set a goal for 75 percent of Tennessee students to be on track or mastered in third-grade English language arts (ELA). Three years later, the 2019 TNReady grade 3 ELA results show Tennessee has not yet made widespread, sustained progress for students at this critical milestone.
Representatives from organizations across the country convened in California recently for the PIE Network’s annual Educator Voice Meeting. SCORE’s advocacy manager, Shaundraya Hersey, was there and reflects on the common themes that emerged from the gathering.
This year’s TNReady results show that while there are some bright spots, there are more students who are not on track than those who are. This first in a three-part blog series takes a look at the students facing the most crucial opportunity gaps.
As part of the LIFT network, Putnam County Schools has had the opportunity to mentor other districts across the state as they introduce high-quality instructional materials into their classrooms.
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) celebrated a decade of work this week with partners who share our student-centered approach to policy and innovation.
As SCORE marks the milestone of 10 years in education advocacy and the significant progress made for students, our partners and friends share this Tennessee story in a video highlighting Senator Frist’s vision for SCORE.
As a student at high-achieving, suburban public schools in Tennessee, Jasmine Blue didn’t immediately recognize the inequities in the school system. Upon completing a summer internship at SCORE, Jasmine shares her thoughts on the state of education in Tennessee — and its future.
How did Tennessee make so much progress in education over the last 12 years, and what must policymakers, advocates, and educators do to build upon the state’s significant gains? Senator Bill Frist, founder and chairman of SCORE, answers those questions in a new video.
In mid-July, educators from across Tennessee gathered for the first convening of SCORE’s Tennessee Educator Fellowship. Through this yearlong program, fellows strengthen their capacity to advocate on behalf of their students at the local and state levels.
Education beyond high school is a critical part of a successful future. Moving forward on our new strategic plan, SCORE will work to ensure public education in Tennessee continues to deliver academic progress so that all students receive an excellent public K-12 education and earn a credential or postsecondary degree after high school.
Last fall, SCORE hosted the Future Ready Summit, an event focused on improving student readiness for college and career. To start the conversation, SCORE shared a pair of videos that demonstrate the need for better student preparation and what it can achieve.