The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) today released the 2015-16 State of Education in Tennessee report and a list of five priorities that Tennessee should pursue in 2016 to sustain and accelerate recent student achievement gains. The nonprofit, nonpartisan education research and advocacy group compiles the state’s comprehensive annual report that examines recent successes…
Beating the odds. For building confidence and identity, there’s nothing better. Just ask DeVonte Collins. Last year, DeVonte – currently a senior at 2015 SCORE Prize high school winner, The Soulsville Charter School in Memphis – had only a 4 percent chance of scoring “proficient” on his end-of-course exam (EOC) in Algebra II, according to…
The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) has announced its new five-year strategic plan to help sustain and advance Tennessee’s momentum and success as the fastest-improving state in the nation in student achievement. Since 2009, SCORE, a non-profit, non-partisan organization, has been an active and leading player in collaboratively supporting Tennessee’s work to better prepare students…
Dear Friends, The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us to be thankful for the things that truly matter to us. While there are many things I am grateful for personally and professionally, my thanks must include the thousands of educators across Tennessee who are working hard every day to ensure our students are prepared for success beyond…
This year’s Students Rise to the Challenge (SRTTC) scholarship competition brought SCORE many, many impressive essays, videos, and photos stories from public school students across the state of Tennessee. Some entries were humorous, some creative, and some truly heartfelt. The 30 finalist entries are being graded by a judging panel of educators and community members…