outcomes for students of color and students
living in poverty. These policies and programs
should narrow and eventually eliminate
persistent achievement gaps in Tennessee.
• Empower Tennessee’s Teachers. Cultivate
a culture of teaching in Tennessee that
attracts high-quality candidates to the
profession and supports the continual growth
of Tennessee’s current teachers.
• Invest in Tennessee’s School and District
Leaders. Build and expand the leadership
pipeline in Tennessee, providing school and
district leaders the preparation and support
they need to effectively meet the needs of
their students and teachers.
• Cultivate Community and Business
Partnerships in Education. Local
communities and businesses should deepen
Achieving the priorities
outlined in this report requires
setting, committing to, and providing
students and teachers the support
they need to meet and exceed high
expectations. The efforts underway across
the state aimed at keeping Tennessee
on its path toward improving student
achievement require a shared sense of
urgency to implement innovations we
know empower students to succeed.
Tennessee has made significant progress
over the past five years. The test of that
progress will come in our commitment to
continue leading for the future of all of our
state’s students. Through collaborative
efforts toward common goals, we can
accelerate improved student achievement
in Tennessee.
their investment in Tennessee education,
providing districts and schools with additional
resources and support that will accelerate
improved student learning across the state.
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