By now, you may have heard about the State Collaborative on
Reforming Education, known as Tennessee SCORE, chaired by former
U.S. Senator Bill Frist. But what you may not know is how this
citizen-led nonpartisan program's success relies on the
participation of people throughout Tennessee, no matter how
education impacts you.
"This initiative brings together people from all across the
state, all 95 counties, to look at best preactices," Frist
explains. "We're going to shine a light on what works, celebrate
it and take it across Tennessee."
Frist notes Tennessee's ranking of 41st in national student
achievement as a motive for SCORE, which is based on successful
programs in neighboring states.
"I know it's a solvable problem," Frist says, citing the similar
initiatives that have improved other states' education systems.
At the heart of the education initiative is a call-to-action
campaign, in which anyone can contribute to the statewide
conversation on how to improve the state's educational system.
"We need to have a grassroots movement from thousands of
Tennesseans," Frist says. "They don't need to say, 'Yes, it's
important.' They need to say, 'Yes, it's important, and I'm
going to do something about it.'"
Get involved by spending an hour a night helping your child with
their homework. Visit this user-friendly web site designed for
Tennesseans to share their thoughts on the state's educational
system. Share programs that are working--or not working--for
your child(ren).
http://www.tennesseescore.org/