Finally, congratulations to Margaret Bright for being named East Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Margaret is a rockstar early literacy teacher in LenoirCitySch, one of our partner districts on literacy. Proud that our team has worked with so many great educators! #tnedu

Thank you for your commitment to #literacy!

Since its launch in 2016, the LIFT network has been focused on improving early literacy outcomes in TN. We are honored to convene this amazing group of educators and district leaders from across the state who share a deep commitment to Tennessee's students.

Thank you to Janet Ayers for opening this morning’s Tennessee Rural Acceleration and Innovation Network (TRAIN) convening! We are excited to spend the day learning alongside 25 rural districts on the topic of college-going and thank @ayersfsp for their support of this network.

SCORE applauds and strongly supports THEC's launch today of a new statewide push to boost college enrollment and create a major momentum-building year for the Class of 2023. #TNMomentumYear2023

"We all know there is great value in getting a degree or credential after high school both for future earning power, but also for opening doors to additional opportunities for students," SCORE's VP of Strategic Practice Courtney Bell. #TNMomentumYear2023 Tennessee Higher Education Commission

"We believe that Tennessee can lead the conversation on postsecondary education as a pathway to a high-quality career, ensuring equitable opportunities for all students," SCORE's VP of Strategic Practice Courtney Bell.

Fantastic interview with Emily Hanford on one of my favorite podcasts - Bari Weiss’s Honestly with Bari Weiss. A reminder that great, research-informed reading instruction can be transformational for students. Thanks to Sharon Roberts for leading the way for us on this at SCORE! #tnedu

NEW RESEARCH ALERT: My latest research brief w/ TERA evaluates implementation and results from 10 Tennessee districts’ 2022 Summer Learning Camps (ones like the new 3rd grade retention law will make mandatory for many students starting this summer). peabody.vanderbilt.edu/TERA/SummerLea…

Important research from Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) with implications for improving early grades literacy and helping kids catch up from the impacts of the pandemic. Strong implementation matters! #tnedu

Proud to partner with Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) on research in 10 TN districts showing that with summer learning, implementation matters! Strong attendance and high-quality materials are critical. Read more here: tinyurl.com/SummerTERA

It was a privilege for SCORE to bring together the LIFT network for their final convening today! So happy to celebrate the work of this network over the last 7 years to improve early literacy in TN. What a positive impact you've had on TN students!

These educators and leaders did groundbreaking work in literacy that helped pave the way for our state. Kudos! And so grateful to Sharon Roberts and Courtney Bell for leading this work with students at the center! #tnedu

A very special thank you to Dr. Penny Ferguson, a 2017-18 TN Educator Fellow, retiring this year after 54 years. Julie Pepperman, 2018-19 Tennessee Educator Fellow and parent of 3 of Dr. Ferguson’s students wrote this heartfelt tribute: tnscore.org/celebrating-50…

We're thrilled to join forces with Middle Tennessee State University & Sidney A. McPhee to address TN's teacher shortage and support the recruitment of future educators from underrepresented populations. Learn more about the Tennessee Teach Back Initiative: tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

SCORE is committed to getting #DurableSkills into the hands of learners in Tennessee!

Thrilled to see Lipscomb's new initiative to train school counselors tuition-free. Counselors help shape students' lives. They also play an important role in college and career advising for TN students. wpln.org/post/school-co…

With today's release of TCAP results, it's vital to have a plan for students scoring below expectations. SCORE's Summer Learning Guide can play a key role in enhancing district-led summer camps for addressing learning gaps. Read our report at: tnscore.org/sdm_downloads/….

New #EdResearch4Action Resources — including an updated brief on reducing student absenteeism released this week — that reflect new research and the evolving needs of districts and schools. bit.ly/ed4action

Usually when I hear “RTI”, my eyes kinda glaze over. But confronting the idea that there are interventions already in use that are less effective than tutoring is important for districts and policymakers to consider! SCORE with a great new report on this.