Across Tennessee, school districts are resuming classes in a wide range of formats that respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most responsive district plans are prioritizing learning and safety by offering parents more than one option for meeting the needs of their students and families.
As one cohort closes and a new one begins, Tennessee Educator Fellows are adjusting to learning, growing, and connecting in a virtual environment.
August traditionally has been a month where routine reasserted itself with students and teachers heading back to school. But in this year that is unlike any other, a routine approach to going back to school will not serve our K-12 students and their families well.
As schools across Tennessee reopen, here’s a look at how Valor Collegiate Academies prioritized transparency and innovation in their reopening plan.
Alexis Parker writes about her transition from grad fellow to research and data analyst on the SCORE team. Her work will leverage data to inform practice, increase student opportunities, and improve student outcomes.
The Principal Professional Learning Series launched in May to provide resources and professional learning to school leaders as they face the challenge of reopening schools this fall.
Unprecedented shifts in postsecondary education and the state economy compel us to assess and address the impact on high school seniors and college students trying to get ahead in a competitive economy. The Driving Forward report offers a roadmap to support Tennessee students.
The top issue facing school districts right now is how to restart after the COVID-19 shutdown of the spring. A SCORE review of the 20 largest districts in Tennessee finds that as of July 17, most districts have announced plans to reopen in-person while all districts are providing a virtual option for families throughout the year.
During their final session, the 2020-21 Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute cohort focused on higher ed policy discussions and developed individualized action plans for driving change in their home communities.
As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches into the summer, colleges and universities in Tennessee are seeking innovative solutions to ensure students remain supported, safe, and healthy while encouraging them to pursue a postsecondary degree or credential.
This follow-up to a March 2020 post summarizing legislative actions impacting K-12 education provides a legislative update specific to the month of June.
The SCORE team is united by five core values that inform how we work. During the pandemic, we have channeled these words into action to guide day-to-day decision-making and our response to changing circumstances due to COVID-19.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Communicable Disease Team
Disease Team is providing responsive leadership for the district’s 35,000 students and 2,300 educators and developing the framework to give students the education they deserve.
In an annual report that looks at national and state-level trends in higher education funding, revenue, and spending, Tennessee stands out as a student-focused leader in state financial aid.
Principals in the Tennessee Rural Principals Network have been working overtime to ensure that student needs are met.
The Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute is a powerful vehicle because it creates a space where leaders across sectors can connect in shared learning that is focused on improving student outcomes.
While there are challenges to connecting with students virtually, there are also unexpected advantages and strong relationships are still possible.
As an optimist, I believe that a great and equitable education is one of the best ways to eradicate racial inequities and tackle racial injustice. But looking at student data in detail, it becomes clear that the gains that lifted Tennessee to among the fastest-improving states have not lifted all of our children.
SCORE Ed Fellow Melody Hawkins writes about her work to support teacher diversity in Knox 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.