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September 04, 2025
Tennesseans for Student Success Launches New School Letter Grade Tool and Branding

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.

August 06, 2025
Tennesseans for Student Success Welcomes Senator Marsha Blackburn to the Gubernatorial Race

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

July 25, 2025
Novus SMART Academy (K-8) to Bring Innovative Two-Educator Model to Rutherford County Schools

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.

July 24, 2025
New Poll Finds Tennessee Voters Strongly Oppose Weakening State Assessments and Teacher Evaluations

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.

July 08, 2025
TCAP Results Show the Vital Role Testing Plays in Classroom Transparency

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement on the 2024-25 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state-level results that continue to show investments in literacy, tutoring, and strong academic standards are paying off for students.

June 12, 2025
TN SuccessCard Released: Did your lawmaker make the grade?

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) today announced the release of its ninth annual TN SuccessCard, a helpful tool that evaluates members of the General Assembly based on how they voted on key education policies during the 2025 legislative session.

May 27, 2025
Summer to be a Page-Turner with Tristar Reads

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) is excited to once again launch its annual Tristar Reads contest to encourage children to read during their summer break. While Tennessee students showed important improvements on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, nearly seven in ten are still reading below NAEP proficient.

April 14, 2025
Tennessee General Assembly Applauded for Supporting Fair Access to a High-Quality Education

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the below statement to thank members of the State House for joining the State Senate and approving legislation that improves the application process for public charter schools by removing the politics that frequently lead to barriers and delays.

March 25, 2025
Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Prevent Politics from Halting Student Achievement

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the below statement to thank members of the Tennessee Senate for approving legislation that ensures public charter school applications are considered fairly and at a reasonable pace, without the politics that too frequently lead to delays.

March 20, 2025
Tennesseans for Student Success Welcomes Rep. John Rose to the Gubernatorial Race

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to welcome 6th District U.S. Congressman John Rose to the 2026 Tennessee Governor’s race.

February 12, 2025
2025 Teachers for Student Success Cohort Announced

Tennesseans for Student Success is excited to announce the fourth cohort of Teachers for Student Success, a year-long education advocacy and policy leadership development program designed to empower educators from around the state with the knowledge and tools necessary to enact education policy change at the school, community, and state levels.

January 29, 2025
National Report Card shows Tennessee’s commitment to high academic standards is working

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement on our state’s performance on the 2024 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), frequently referred to as the Nation’s Report Card.

January 14, 2025
114th Tennessee General Assembly Convenes with An Opportunity to Expand and Protect Policy Victories for Tennessee Students

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) is welcoming the members of the 114th General Assembly who are convening in Nashville today to begin the important work of strengthening the public education policies that have produced years of improved academic success for the students of our state.

November 05, 2024
Election Results Reaffirm Tennessee’s Commitment to a Strong Education Foundation

Team Kid PAC and Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) are celebrating the General Assembly election results and the positive impact on efforts to preserve and expand the public education policies that have driven higher achievement and more opportunities for Tennessee students.

October 18, 2024
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission Approves New Public School Choice for North Nashville

Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to applaud today’s decision by the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission to support the needs of families in North Nashville by approving the innovative new public charter school Encompass Community School.

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