Casting a Vision for Student Success
At SCORE, one of the key questions we’ve focused on over the last year is: Are Tennessee students prepared for careers that enable economic independence? We believe the answer to student success is rooted in a student's entire educational journey, requiring meaningful alignment across K-12, postsecondary, and the workforce.
On Dec. 6, we unveiled the 2025 State of Education in Tennessee: Casting a Vision for Student Success. Fueled by new statewide goals and data points that help us track student success, this year’s report lays out six priorities our state must focus on to prepare students for careers that enable economic independence. We’re eager to work in partnership with leaders across the state to tackle these priorities and give students the opportunity to thrive in the classroom, career, and life.
Speakers & Panelists
• Sen. Bill Frist, M.D., SCORE Founder & Chairman
• David Mansouri, SCORE President & CEO
• Dr. Rebecca Ashford, President of Chattanooga State Community College
• Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
• Dr. Andrea Poynter, Executive Director of Nurses Middle College Nashville
• Dr. Clint Satterfield, Director of Schools for the Trousdale County School District
• Moderator: Barbara Hyde, Chair and CEO of the Memphis-based Hyde Family Foundation
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