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2026 State of Education in Tennessee: Moving Every Student Forward

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Perspectives & Press

Get insights and updates on the fast-moving education landscape from our expert team.

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Perspectives
Read SCORE’s blog to get insights on key education topics.
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Stay up to date on the latest news surrounding SCORE and Tennessee education.
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What We Do

Practice & Implementation

We develop effective approaches by working directly with schools, districts, postsecondary institutions, and employers to innovate and generate proof points. Examples include leading early literacy practice networks, supporting districts to build dashboards to analyze their dual enrollment offerings, and spearheading college persistence efforts focused on historically underserved student groups.

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Future Forward Innovation Grant

The Future Forward Innovation Grant supports the incubation and scaling of innovative education-to-work models in Tennessee that give students a credential that can lead to an in-demand, high-wage career. Grant recipients participate in a cohort-style fellowship and receive expert mentorship focused on refining their credential pathway so that they can advance student success and meet local workforce needs. 

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Practice Spotlight

Lead in Literacy Network

Among SCORE’s strategic practice efforts, we focus on preparing future teachers to teach high-quality early literacy curriculum grounded in the science of reading through the Lead in Literacy Network. The partnership includes faculty from Tennessee EPPs and partner K-12 school districts. The network piloted a common set of tools and knowledge to enhance candidate training in early literacy, ultimately contributing to a more skilled teaching workforce prepared to meet student needs with research-backed practices from their first day on the job.

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Implementation Spotlight

Learning Acceleration

Delivering effective instruction and strategic support to students is a top priority for Tennessee educators. SCORE has prepared these resources for teachers, school and district leaders, and education advocates to guide planning, implementation, and funding for initiatives designed to accelerate student learning.

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Practice Spotlight

Charter Schools and Special Education

Two networks are piloting ideas to enhance special education in charter schools. The first deepens coplanning for differentiated instruction in charter schools. The second equips charter school finance leaders to make decisions that benefit special education in the classrooms they represent.

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IMPACT HIGHLIGHT

In 2022, Tennessee passed the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act — a nation-leading, student-centered funding formula for K-12 education. To support school leaders to make the most of the new funding formula, SCORE launched TISA implementation networks.

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STATE EDUCATION MILESTONE

Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act (TISA)

A student-centered funding formula for K-12 that includes an additional $1B investment weighted for different student groups.

SCORE ACCOMPLISHMENT

TISA Implementation Networks

Supporting districts and public charter schools that impact over one-fifth of Tennessee’s K-12 public school population.

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