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SCORE works to ensure public education in Tennessee continues to deliver academic progress for students from kindergarten through careers. It informs and influences state policy, monitors progress to measure impact and identify challenges, and prioritizes Tennessee's education agenda. Our advocacy advances and supports policies that research and data indicate are critical to student..
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4M ago
Tennessee has an impressive track record of educational improvement, grounded in using data to improve student outcomes; there are signs that some of the most important tools that enabled that progress are at significant risk. It’s time to recommit to policies that work and act more boldly in using data to reorient our education system so that it prepares every student for career and life success.
It’s summertime, so I have baseball on my mind.
One of the things that is foundational to baseball is data. Statistics, measurement and accountability in the game are clear — you know exactly how go ..read more
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4M ago
Results from the 2024 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) were released this week, showing the continued positive impact of the state’s investments in the public education system. We continue to see record high proficiency rates in English language arts for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders — signaling that the state’s focus on early literacy instruction is paying off for students. These results are a testament to the hard work being put in every day by students, teachers, families and administrators across Tennessee. The data also continue to remind us of the importance of using standar ..read more
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4M ago
Tennessee stands at a critical crossroads in education and workforce development. Our state has witnessed remarkable economic growth and job creation, presenting new opportunities for our students. We’ve also made important investments in student pathways, career preparation and workforce training. Despite this progress, a persistent concern remains: We aren’t yet adequately preparing all of our students to seize these opportunities and achieve economic independence.
Consider the data:
More than half of Tennessee’s jobs require some type of postsecondary training, yet less than half of T ..read more
SCORE
6M ago
Reports outline research-based actions to address Tennessee’s teacher shortage
NASHVILLE —The State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) released the third installment in a series of reports exploring trends behind challenges in Tennessee’s educator labor market. The series offers research-based solutions and actionable steps school districts can take to attract and retain teachers.
Strategic School Staffing: Tennessee’s Opportunity To Sustain And Elevate Great Teaching, released this week, highlights key research, examines case studies, and explores strategic staffing models that attr ..read more
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6M ago
As we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, I hope you’ll join me and the entire SCORE team in celebrating the dedicated educators who work tirelessly to support our students and ensure their success.
Teachers are the foundation of a great education, shaping the minds of future leaders, preparing students for successful careers, and instilling a love of learning that transcends the classroom.
I know you, like me, can immediately name the teachers that had a transformational impact on your life. I think of Sarah Bayrd, John Bush, and Wes Adams — three educators in Williamson County ..read more
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7M ago
NASHVILLE — The State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE) and NashvilleHealth hosted more than 200 community, education, and mental health leaders today to explore ways to address the mental health challenges students are facing and their impact on educational outcomes in Tennessee.
With nearly one in four Tennessee youth dealing with at least one of the 10 most common mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems, the “Connecting The Dots: Mental Health And Student Success In Tennessee” symposium held at Lipscomb University provided a platform for stakeholders to ..read more
SCORE
1y ago
Priorities Reflect Expanded Vision For Student Success From Kindergarten To Workforce
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In 2024, Tennessee should focus on strengthening foundational
policies, building effective pathways between education and careers, and ensuring K-12
supports meet student needs, according to a report released today by the State
Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE).
SCORE’s 14th annual report, Building A Brighter Future: 2024 State Of Education In
Tennessee, highlights successes and opportunities in K-12 and postsecondary education
in the past year and identifies research-informed p ..read more
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1y ago
Imagine the following scenario in a Tennessee classroom.
Five second graders need extra support in literacy. Per Tennessee guidelines, three of them, who scored between the 26th-40th percentile on a literacy assessment, receive high-dosage tutoring (HDT). They spend 30 minutes with a certified educator taking turns reading aloud, responding to questions, practicing tricky spellings, and receiving feedback on their work. The tutoring session is joyful, with students smiling and supporting each other while learning lessons from the same high-quality instructional materials they are expected to ..read more
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1y ago
This op-ed originally published in Forbes.
There is an untenable disconnect between today’s education curriculum (K-12 and higher) and the requirements of the modern workforce. I’m increasingly thinking about this issue because as we build and grow businesses, including through Frist Cressey Ventures, I want those jobs to be filled by talented Tennesseans. But, what we’re finding is that for every 100 open jobs in our state, we only have skilled workers to fill 56 of them — just more than half. In fact, two out of three Tennessee business leaders surveyed say there are not enou ..read more
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1y ago
Hundreds Of Industry And Education Leaders Gathered Today In Nashville
NASHVILLE — The State Collaborative On Reforming Education (SCORE) hosted the Future Forward Summit in Nashville today, bringing together over 200 of the state’s top business and education leaders to discuss ways to create and expand robust career pathways to improve educational and workforce outcomes for both students and employers.
Tennessee employers have urgent workforce needs. There are currently over 200,000 job openings in Tennessee, and that number is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.
Yet, currently ..read more