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Our goals for every TN student: an excellent K-12 public education, a postsecondary degree or credential, a great career. Nonprofit, founded 2009 by @bfrist.

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AI has the potential to transform education, but thoughtful implementation grounded in student success will matter far more than the technology itself.

In our latest Perspectives blog, @amanda_glover, director of AI initiatives, explores what educators and school leaders should keep in mind as they navigate the growing role of AI in classrooms.

To support strategic AI implementation, SCORE partnered with technology nonprofit https://t.co/A3fKuPRFlc to launch the Tennessee AI Ecosystems Project. This initiative will support nine Tennessee school districts and charter management organizations (CMOs) committed to shaping what responsible and effective AI implementation can look like across the state. Through hands-on learning and development, participants will build the technical foundations and practical applications of AI in education.

As schools explore AI, SCORE believes a few principles remain critical:
✅ AI can support learning, especially when implementation is teacher-led and structured.
✅ Teachers remain central to successful AI integration and need strong AI literacy and professional development.
✅ Real risks, including inaccuracies, privacy concerns, and student overdependence, require clear strategies and safeguards.

Read more here: https://t.co/27Xr4E1BYB

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From student growth and learning recovery to stronger education-to-career pathways, Tennessee continues building momentum.

In this month’s newsletter:
✅ Tennessee ranks among the nation’s leaders in student growth
✅ Key takeaways from the 2026 Future Forward Summit
✅ Lessons from math gains in Memphis charter schools
✅ Continued momentum through the Future Forward Innovation Grant

Dive into the latest insights, resources, and stories driving progress across Tennessee: https://t.co/Q8v2WAGPwt

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Join us in congratulating our own, @CourtneyLearns, on 10 years of leadership, service, and impact at SCORE! 🎉

Over the last decade, Courtney has led work focused on turning research into action — supporting schools, educators, and communities in implementing practices that help all students succeed. From literacy and tutoring to strategic staffing, instructional coherence, and stronger pathways for students, her work has not only shaped important conversations in Tennessee and nationally but also helped influence real change for students.

So many people across Tennessee know Courtney, not just because she’s brilliant at what she does, but because she leads with thoughtfulness, care, intention, and an unwavering commitment to students and educators.

We’re incredibly lucky to work alongside her and celebrate this milestone. Thank you for 10 amazing years, Courtney!

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🚨 Final call to register! 🚨

Join us tomorrow for the third installment of SCORE’s Future Forward Webinar Series.

Featuring Nick Moore, acting assistant secretary in the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education in the @usedgov, this conversation will explore what it takes to build a coherent statewide pathways system that better connects students to economic opportunity.

We’ll discuss:
➡️ Statewide governance and coordinated systems
➡️ Skills and competency-based systems aligned to workforce needs
➡️ Employer engagement in scalable pathways
➡️ Practical steps Tennessee can take to strengthen pathways across communities

🗓 Wednesday, May 20
⏰ 1–2 p.m. CT
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/V7F1Lr1eZE

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A special shoutout to @TeachLikeAChamp for helping support strong math instruction across Memphis schools.

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This National Charter Schools Week, we’re celebrating the educators, school leaders, and students driving meaningful academic growth in schools across Tennessee.

A stellar example of this is happening in Memphis, where charter students are not only experiencing significant gains in math, but are now outperforming noncharter peers. Memphis charter schools more than tripled math proficiency rates in just four years — rising from 8% proficiency in 2021 to 26% in 2025.

In our latest Perspectives blog, SCORE's Manager of Charter Initiatives, Trent Carlson, takes a closer look at the gains happening across Memphis charter schools and the instructional practices helping drive stronger outcomes for students. 📈

Read more: https://t.co/nI8NXkGvXb

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📈 Tennessee’s academic progress is happening across the state, not just in one region or one type of district.

New Education Scorecard data identified several Tennessee districts as “Districts on the Rise,” meaning they are outperforming similar districts in both math and reading growth.

The data highlights four districts making notable gains across both subjects, grades 3-8, from 2022-2025:
➡️ Johnson City Schools (TN) students grew at a rate higher than 97% of districts nationally in math and 93% in reading, outperforming similar districts by 41 percentile points in math and 26 points in reading.
➡️ @MauryCoSchools students outperformed similar districts by 34 percentile points in math and 24 points in reading, while ranking in the top 92nd percentile nationally in reading growth.
➡️ @PCSSTN students ranked in the 97th percentile nationally for math growth and 90th percentile in reading growth, significantly outperforming peer districts in both subjects.
➡️ White County Schools students ranked in the 95th percentile nationally in reading growth and 86th percentile in math growth, outperforming similar districts by 35 percentile points in reading.

Several other districts across Tennessee also demonstrated significant student growth in reading or math relative to similar districts, including @ACS_System, Anderson County, @gmsdk12, Grainger County, @GreenevilleCity, and @SullCoSchools.

From rural communities to growing suburban districts, these results reinforce that meaningful student progress is possible in every corner of Tennessee.

Read more here 🔗: https://t.co/dY7O0xUlpD

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Tennessee’s latest Education Scorecard results signal more than learning recovery — they are further proof that Tennessee has become a national model for K-12 education. New national research from @HarvardCEPR, @seda_data, and faculty at @dartmouth shows that from 2022 to 2025, Tennessee ranked:
📈 #2 nationally in math growth
📚 #4 nationally in reading growth
➕ Nearly HALF a grade level gained in math
➕ Nearly 20% of a grade level gained in reading

This comes on the heels of new @NAEP_NCES data analysis showing Tennessee is now the #1 state in the South for K-12 student achievement.

The work is far from finished, but this moment matters, and it belongs to all Tennesseans working to improve outcomes for students.

Read our latest What Matters blog for key takeaways and reflections on where Tennessee goes from here:
🔗 https://t.co/stn30xRFFq

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📣 Reminder: Applications for SCORE’s Future Forward Innovation Grant close May 15.

The Future Forward Innovation Grant provides up to $75,000 and participation in the Tennessee Pathways Incubator, a cohort-style fellowship aimed at building education-industry partnerships that create innovative career pathways for Tennessee students.

Interested in applying? SCORE has developed a suite of applicant resources, including FAQs, application guidance, and an on-demand webinar recording to support the application process.

🗓️ Applications due: May 15 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Learn more, explore resources, and apply here: https://t.co/am6EzQ8jvS

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📣 We’re hiring a Director of Government Relations.

We're looking for a strategic, relationship-driven leader to help advance our government relations agenda in support of student achievement in Tennessee.

The person in this role will serve as SCORE’s day-to-day advocate with the Tennessee General Assembly and executive branch partners, translating student-centered policy into legislative strategy and helping move our priorities forward.

If you're passionate about education policy, government affairs, and driving impact for students across Tennessee, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/UrQJfaEF9t

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Following the 2026 Future Forward Summit, SCORE is continuing the conversation through its Future Forward Webinar Series with Nick Moore, acting assistant secretary in the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at @usedgov.

Join us as we explore what it takes to build stronger education-to-career pathways at scale across Tennessee.

🗓 May 20
⏰ 1–2 p.m. CT
Learn more and register here: https://t.co/Lr4itnPbtj

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📣 We’re hiring a Director of Government Relations.

SCORE is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven leader to help advance our government relations agenda in support of student achievement in Tennessee.

The person in this role will serve as SCORE’s day-to-day advocate with the Tennessee General Assembly and executive branch partners, translating student-centered policy into legislative strategy, and helping move our priorities forward.

If you are passionate about education policy, government affairs, and driving impact for students across Tennessee, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/UrQJfaEF9t

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This week is about saying thank you. Thank you to our teachers and educators who show up for all students, inside and outside the classroom, shaping not just what they learn but who they become. 

That kind of impact doesn’t happen by accident. It happens because of educators who are deeply committed to their students and their futures. 

And appreciation also means action. At SCORE, that means advocating for policies that strengthen the teaching profession, supporting high-quality educator preparation, and pushing for systems that give teachers the time and support they need to do their best work. 

If there’s a teacher who made a difference in your life, take a moment to thank them. #ThankATeacherTN

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We're hiring a Senior Director of Workforce Initiatives! 💼

This is a brand-new role at SCORE, designed to lead our strategy to connect Tennessee's education system to real workforce and employer needs so that every student reaches economic independence.

Apply here: https://t.co/MpYpMi2ZBY

#NowHiring #WorkforceDevelopment #Tennessee

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Tennessee’s progress in education has come from vision, action, and collaboration.

At last week’s @SCORE_TN Future Forward Summit, the focus was clear: what comes next. Stronger pathways. Better alignment. Real opportunity for students.

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We're hiring a Finance Manager! 📊

SCORE is looking for a detail-oriented finance pro to oversee the financial management of our grant & subgrant portfolio, ensuring financial data is accurate, timely, and used to drive smart decisions.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to student success in Tennessee. 🎓

Apply here: https://t.co/rlpy5sNz2k
#NowHiring #Finance #Tennessee

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As the 2026 Future Forward Summit comes to a close, one thing is clear: The challenge is not a lack of ideas. It’s about acting on and scaling what we already know works for students.

Today reinforced the importance of stronger alignment, shared responsibility, and a continued focus on outcomes that matter for students.

We’re grateful to everyone who contributed to the conversation and to the work ahead.

Let’s keep building on this momentum. #FutureForwardTN

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8 in 10 of the most requested skills in the labor market are durable skills. These are skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork that transfer across roles and industries and will be even more important in a world of rapid technological and AI advances. #FutureForwardTN