Dear Friends, Over the past several years, the collaborative efforts of educators, policymakers, parents, and students have helped Tennessee become the fastest-improving state in the nation for academic achievement, second only to the District of Columbia. Our educators and students have shown us what is possible when we set the bar high. We are seeing the…
(NASHVILLE) – The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has released the 2014-15 State of Education in Tennessee report, a comprehensive review of Tennessee’s recent work to improve K-12 student academic achievement that identifies four priorities for public education in 2015. The 72-page report was released by SCORE’s founder and chairman, Senator Bill Frist, M.D., at…
Dear Friends, The beginning of a new year always brings hope. For the diverse partners in education, a new year is a fresh opportunity to dream big on behalf of Tennessee students and to resolve again to follow through on the work we have begun to prepare every student for success in college, career, and…
People often ask me what my favorite part of SCORE Prize is. Hands down it is the opportunity to make 12 site visits to the finalist schools and districts to observe, interview, and learn from teachers and school/district leaders, who are getting great results for Tennessee students. I walk away from these visits renewed and…
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) today announced the 12 finalists for the fourth annual SCORE Prize. The prize recognizes the Tennessee elementary, middle, and high schools and school districts that are leaders in student learning. The 2014 SCORE Prize finalists are: Elementary • Dresden Elementary, Weakley County Schools. • Highland Park Elementary, Loudon County…