The first portion of this report details updates on
policies and programs that have been developed
The second part of this
and implemented over the past year. This section is
report presents priorities for
organized into three pillars that guide and organize
the coming year in education. SCORE
SCORE’s work as an organization:
has identified these priorities through extensive
• Empowering People: Every classroom,
policymakers, and the members of SCORE’s Steering
school, and district must be led by passionate
Committee. These priorities are meant to guide the
and effective teachers, principals, and district
work of all education partners in Tennessee:
leaders, which requires efforts to better
recruit, develop, and retain high-quality
• Implement TNReady and Aligned Interim
talent. These individuals in turn need to feel
Assessments. Ensure students, educators,
equipped and empowered to engage in their
and district leaders have the support
communities to advocate for what is needed
and resources they need to successfully
to drive student success.
implement TNReady and aligned interim
• Insisting on High Expectations: Rigorous
standards aligned to quality assessments
set the clear expectation that all Tennessee
students are capable of a high level of
achievement.
• Fostering a Culture of Innovation: A culture
of innovation extends from the system
level through each school and classroom.
The policies and resources that govern
schools must create an environment where
innovation can thrive.
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conversations with educators, community leaders,
assessments. District assessment systems
should protect instructional time while also
providing educators with the information they
need to support improved student learning.
Educators and policymakers should remain
committed to full implementation in the
coming academic year.
• Ensure Equitable Outcomes for
Historically Underserved Populations.
Develop and implement programs and
policies that will yield improved academic