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.
A $1 billion recurring investment in K-12 education and a redesigned education funding formula are among the governor’s budget proposals presented in his 2022 State of the State address.
In his annual State of the State address, Governor Bill Lee offered several student-focused proposals that have the potential to drive greater success for students in Tennessee public schools.
SCORE has offered four recommendations to modernize Tennessee’s education funding system to deliver greater success for students in public schools.
As subcommittees meet to discuss changes to Tennessee’s education funding formula, the SCORE team offers a summary of key themes that have emerged in the meetings thus far.
By completing the FAFSA earlier in the senior year of high school, students can take advantage of financial aid dollars being left on the table. The TN FAFSA Challenge aims to increase FAFSA completion by students through a friendly competition that recognizes high schools for boosting completion rates.
Tennessee has demonstrated to the nation how to launch and grow a successful public charter school sector. Now we must accelerate the opportunities for high-performing schools to grow and serve more students and families.
Parents, policymakers, advocates, and educators are calling for Tennessee to expand high-quality public charter schools in order to strengthen the public education system and ensure all students have the best opportunities for success.
Better use of our existing data systems can set a strong foundation for success and help support students across every point in the education to workforce pipeline.
Citing career exploration in middle school as a key indicator of future academic and career success, an eighth-grade teacher from Hamblen County discusses her efforts to expose students to career opportunities.
Five ways state policymakers and advocates can take advantage of federal relief funds to map the path for meaningful change in schools and school districts.
SCORE’s Data Playbook — Community-Based College Success Programs: A Playbook For Data-Driven Student Support — spotlights programs across Tennessee that are increasing enrollment in and completion of college and career training. A common denominator of these programs is their use of data to fine-tune their work. This post highlights the work of Knox Promise and how data guides their approach to student support.
Reflecting on the actions of her childhood teacher, a Tennessee educator shares the memorable moment that makes her a better teacher today.