Our Policy Work Championing Higher Standards Helping students reach their full potential. Fair and Quality Learning Measurements Quality assessments that show the path to improvement. Transparent Reporting to build trust Holding stakeholders accountable to ensure student success. Innovating in education Keeping the focus on growing student opportunities. Workforce Readiness Preparing students for the real world — and a successful future.
Initiatives Tristar Reads Scholarship program to encourage summer reading. Teachers for Student Success Empowering teachers to advocate for stronger schools. Tennesseans for Students Success Action Putting education at the forefront of political campaigns. Quality Charter Review Expert analysis of proposed public charter schools. TN SuccessCard How TN leaders are voting on education legislation. 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Tracker The latest from the 2026 campaign trail.
Impact Impact Report What we’ve accomplished, and how.
Who We Are Our Team Strategic problem-solvers eager to help Tennessee students.
Our Policy Work Championing Higher Standards Helping students reach their full potential. Fair and Quality Learning Measurements Quality assessments that show the path to improvement. Transparent Reporting to build trust Holding stakeholders accountable to ensure student success. Innovating in education Keeping the focus on growing student opportunities. Workforce Readiness Preparing students for the real world — and a successful future.
Initiatives Tristar Reads Scholarship program to encourage summer reading. Teachers for Student Success Empowering teachers to advocate for stronger schools. Tennesseans for Students Success Action Putting education at the forefront of political campaigns. Quality Charter Review Expert analysis of proposed public charter schools. TN SuccessCard How TN leaders are voting on education legislation. 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Tracker The latest from the 2026 campaign trail.
Impact Impact Report What we’ve accomplished, and how.
Who We Are Our Team Strategic problem-solvers eager to help Tennessee students.
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We’re passionate about student-centered reforms that ensure kids are well-equipped for college, career, and life. 

Through literacy programs and accountability measures, we meet at the intersection of policy, politics, and news in order to educate and empower Tennesseans so they can make a lasting impact for Tennessee kids.

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Our Initiatives

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Tristar Reads

This annual contest encourages Tennessee kids to read for at least 20 minutes a day during the summer break. K-12 students log reading hours for the chance to earn $1,000 scholarships, books, and other awards.
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Teachers for Student Success

This program connects and empowers teachers across the state to advocate for stronger schools for Tennessee students. Our year-long advocacy and impact program supports and trains teachers across Tennessee.
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Tennesseans for Student Success Action

The political action committee of TSS, Tennesseans for Student Success Action, elevates education policy to the forefront of political campaigns, recruits and trains education heroes for public office, and helps them win at the ballot box.
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TN SuccessCard

Our legislative scorecard offers clear and concise information on how members of the General Assembly voted to support or oppose the policies that have led to Tennessee twice becoming the fastest-improving state in the nation for education. 
Learn More about TN SuccessCard
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Quality Charter Review

Expanding high-quality education options for Tennessee students takes accountability and high-level consideration of student needs. Expert analysis of new public charter school applications in Tennessee based on state standards for academics, capacity, and finances.
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Tennessee Firefly

Named after Tennessee's official state insect, the Tennessee Firefly news organization shines a light on the untold and under-told stories about education and government in the Volunteer State. 

Go to TNFirefly.com
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Be among the first to know about policy considerations, news, political implications, and advocacy opportunities that impact the future of Tennessee kids.

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Visit our TSS Action Network for opportunities to make your voice heard for a brighter future for Tennessee students.

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