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Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) today released the following statement to thank lawmakers and Governor Bill Lee for including $40 million, allocated per pupil, in this year's budget to help ensure public charter school students have the same access to quality school facilities as other students.

Tennesseans for Student Success today released the following statement after the Tennessee Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 0328 to reduce barriers that families face when enrolling their children in public schools outside of their zoned schools, also known as open enrollment.

While change is always promised in politics, impact is not. Lt. Governor Randy McNally’s nearly half-century in the state legislature was one of far-reaching impact, setting up millions of Tennesseans with better opportunities to learn, reach higher, and prosper, because he consistently prioritized what’s best for Tennessee students and families over political interests.

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) is welcoming lawmakers from across the state who are reconvening the 114th General Assembly in Nashville today.

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to acknowledge the hard work that led to 65 more schools receiving an A on the state's 2024-25 School Letter Grades.

The number of incoming students at the University of California requiring remedial math increased thirtyfold over just a five-year period, with nearly one in five students failing to meet standards for 8th-grade-level math upon admission in 2025.

As a senior at Memphis RISE Academy who wants to become a pediatric registered nurse, I have learned that success after high school is about having the right support and opportunities when you need them – from family, counselors, and teachers.

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement today to thank members of the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission for overturning two school board decisions that would have denied underserved families in Madison and Rutherford Counties access to high-quality public education options.

As a senior at Memphis RISE Academy, I've experienced firsthand how Tennessee schools are preparing the next generation for meaningful careers and lives of purpose. My journey toward becoming a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse illustrates both the opportunities available to students and the guidance needed to help us navigate critical life decisions.

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) honored four members of the General Assembly today for their exemplary work supporting students during this year's legislative session.

Tennesseans for Student Success announces winners of annual summer reading contest.

Following its 10th anniversary, TSS announces new branding, website, and a new tool to help further its cause of driving bold policies and lasting impact for Tennessee students.

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to welcome U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn to the 2026 Tennessee Governor’s race.

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to thank members of the Rutherford County Schools Board of Education for approving the Novus SMART Academy (K-8) and supporting families who will benefit from having another public education option for their children.

A new poll of voters in Tennessee should provide valuable information to lawmakers gathering in Nashville today to take part in an advisory committee that’s studying the scope and frequency of assessments along with teacher evaluation requirements.