SCORE Blog

The college-going rate in Tennessee dropped 9 points in two years — an alarming trend that should serve as a call to action for Tennesseans.

Dr. Dusty Warren, assistant principal at Culleoka Unit School, says the immersive approach of the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute has enabled him to have a stronger impact on Tennessee students’ postsecondary success.

DegreeU, a new app launched by Chattanooga’s Public Education Foundation (PEF), redefines a student’s search for the right college by matching them with an institution where they are more likely to graduate.

From exploring creative ways to increase postsecondary credential attainment to experiencing eye-opening discoveries about equity gaps in higher education, TSU professor Dr. Alexis Gatson Heaston explains how her CTLI experience was both enlightening and inspiring.

The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) signed into law Monday is the state’s newest bold education policy. As Senator Frist said last week, “We believe TISA will be a game-changer for students in Tennessee public schools.” When implemented as intended, the new K-12 funding formula will provide the investment to help educators support significant improvement in student achievement.

May 2-6, 2022, is Teacher Appreciation Week — a weeklong celebration to honor teachers and reflect on the ones who have made an impact on our lives.

Dr. Sidney McPhee of Motlow State Community College reflects on what he’s learned about postsecondary persistence and completion during a year of collaboration with the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute.

To accelerate student learning slowed by the pandemic, leaders of Washington County Schools invested their ESSER dollars in a tutoring program designed to reach students during the school day.

Knowing the impact teacher diversity can have on student outcomes, Haywood County Schools is seizing the opportunity to use ESSER funding to recruit a teacher workforce that more closely resembles the district’s student population.

In response to the pandemic, SCORE is sharing research-based strategies to aid in students’ learning recovery. Our latest brief, Maximizing Summer Learning, highlights best practices for implementing a summer learning program.

Replacing Tennessee’s outdated 30-year-old funding formula with the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) formula will support greater academic achievement, represent a bigger and better investment in students, and advance college and career readiness.

SCORE’s new public district-level dashboard outlining ESSER spending across the state is designed to help Tennessee school leaders as they look forward and update ESSER spending plans. Here’s a look at the dashboard and related brief.

Students who complete the FAFSA are more likely to enroll in a postsecondary institution. And with more than half of jobs in Tennessee requiring education beyond high school, school districts in Tennessee recently took innovative approaches to increase FAFSA completion and put more students on the path to college.

Tennessee needs a new way of funding schools that better reflects our high academic expectations, ensures that students who need additional support actually get more state and local resources, and provides more transparency about education spending.

A new report from the Diverse Learners Cooperative highlights the financial challenges schools face in supporting students with disabilities. Part 2 of our look at the report explores how funding reform can help these students reach their full potential.

More than half of jobs in Tennessee require education beyond high school, but only 46 percent of Tennesseans hold a postsecondary degree or credential. The Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI) is focused on turning those statistics in a positive direction.

The Diverse Learners Cooperative has published Funding All Learners, a resource highlighting the financial challenges schools face in supporting the needs of students with disabilities.

Closing college completion gaps for Black & Hispanic students is critical to student success and Tennessee’s continued economic growth. Learn about the UT Success Academy, a program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, that supports men of color in completing their degrees.

A look at some funding issues discussed by the state’s Rural and Small District Subcommittee — one of 18 subcommittees tasked with reviewing the state’s education funding formula — along with possible funding reform resolutions.

Student needs, teacher support, local fiscal capacity, and details on the funding framework are key issues raised in final education subcommittee discussions.