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Delve into research on current education issues and gain a deeper understanding of policies that help students succeed.

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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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Who We Are

SCORE Board

SCORE is governed by a board of directors composed of Tennessee business and philanthropic leaders committed to preparing our students for choice-filled lives. We also benefit from the counsel of close advisors who bring expertise and experience to advance our shared objectives. 

Meet the Board

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Sen. Bill Frist, M.D.

Chairman & Founder, SCORE
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Janet Ayers

Chairman, Ayers Foundation Trust
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Charles W. (Chuck) Cagle

Shareholder, Lewis Thomason
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David Golden

CEO, ETSU Research Corporation
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Honorable Alberto Gonzales

Dean & Doyle Rogers Professor of Law, Belmont University
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Carolyn Hardy

CEO, Hardy Beverages
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Dee Haslam

CEO, Haslam Sports Group
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JD Hickey, MD

President & CEO, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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Barbara Hyde

Chair & CEO, The Hyde Foundation
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Orrin Ingram

President & CEO, Ingram Industries Inc.
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Alan Levine

Chairman, President, & CEO of Ballad Health
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Scott M. Niswonger

Chairman & Founder, Niswonger Foundation
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Christine Richards

Retired, FedEx Corporation
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Tara Scarlett

President & CEO, Scarlett Family Foundation
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Dr. Russ Wigginton

President, National Civil Rights Museum
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David Mansouri

President & CEO, SCORE (ex officio)

See Our Impact

As a trusted advisor and partner in Tennessee education, SCORE drives student-focused change through data-driven policy and practice. As practices are scaled, we continue to use data and research to monitor progress, measure impact, and identify additional areas of need for students. 

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