Tennessee State Collaborative On

“The president and ceo, vice president of finance and operations, and director of finance perform the initial review of the form 990. A draft copy of the form 990 is shared with the audit chair and audit committee for review prior to the draft form 990 being reviewed by the chairman and vice-chair of the board. Upon satisfactory review, the full board receives a copy of the form 990 for review.”

“Score has a written conflict of interest policy which is reviewed and updated, if necessary, annually by the governance committee. Additionally, a disclosure statement along with the copy of the current policy is mailed to each board member annually for completion and acknowledgement. All disclosure statements are reviewed by the president and chief executive officer and chairman of the board to determine if further action is needed.”

“The process includes use of data regarding comparable compensation for others in similar positions, performance evaluations, and reflection of organizational success.”

“Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“The mission of the state collaborative on reforming education (score) is to catalyze transformative change in tennessee education so that all students can achieve success. Score is an independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan institution, founded in 2009 by senator bill frist, md, former us senate majority leader. We work across the education continuum from kindergarten to career through policy, practice, and strategic partnerships. Score has three goals that guide our work: 1. All students receive an excellent public k-12 education. 2. All students earn a credential or postsecondary degree that prepares them for a career enabling economic independence. 3. Economically disadvantaged students, students of color, and rural students see improved success across all goals relative to their peers. Score's theory of action is oriented around an iterative cycle of advancing change for students from kindergarten to career. Specifically, -we strive to be a durable partner and trusted advisor on tennessee education, focused on effectuating change through policy and practice and taking it to scale. -we identify challenges and potential solutions for students based on data and research, convene stakeholders, and link tennessee to national conversations. -we develop effective approaches by working directly with schools, districts, institutions, and employers to innovate and generate proof points. -we enable the scaling of promising solutions by advocating for student-focused policy and activating philanthropy, assistance, and investment. -we continue to use data and research to monitor progress, measure impact, and identify additional areas of need for students.”

“Policy advocacy: score builds awareness and support for education issues and works to sustain momentum among organizations and individuals around improving student success in the state of tennessee. Score's efforts in 2024 included the following: -score published the 2025 state of education in tennessee, which elevated key student outcomes data and provided recommendations that informed policy advocacy priorities to advance student learning and outcomes in tennessee. -score championed policies and/or state investments focused on defending and advancing foundational k-12 education reforms, bolstering the educator pipeline, supporting high-quality public charter schools, and better connecting education to work, including using data to support education-to-work pathways. -score worked with multi-sector state partners to develop a framework for impact credentials -- credentials or degrees that lead to career opportunity and economic independence. This framework measures credentials based on wage, job outlook, and stackability.”

“Strategic practice: score produces reports that elevate important topics, supports pilot efforts in communities across the state to generate proof points for what works to drive student success, and shares best practices to advance score's strategic priorities. Score's efforts in 2024 included the following: -score supported innovative initiatives for policy and practice solutions across tennessee, including those that support innovative education-to-work pathways, high-dosage tutoring, educator preparation in early literacy, and strategic educator staffing. -score shared research, innovative practices, and supported implementation in partnership with school leaders, district leaders, and partners in the following networks, working groups, and sessions: -score supported efforts to design, launch, and fund education-to-work high school programs to better align education and work and support students to access high-wage, high-demand careers. -score focused on preparing future teachers to teach high-quality early literacy curriculum grounded in the science of reading through its continued leadership of the lead in literacy network. -score launched a strategic staffing network focused on piloting innovations to make the teaching profession more sustainable and to increase the impact of high-quality teachers. -score launched two new networks to pilot best practices for supporting students with disabilities within tennessee public charter schools.”

“Activating philanthropy: score works to collaboratively support key partners whose efforts align with score's theory of change. Score's efforts in 2024 included the following: -score provided subgrants to 30+ organizations -- at the state level and in communities across tennessee -- that are aligned with score's mission and vision for student success. These subgrants supported organizations to develop proof-points and expand their impact for students in ways that aligned with and informed statewide education priorities. -score supported innovation in tennessee through the innovation fund -- an early-seed fund for education entrepreneurs and mission-aligned organizations launching new efforts. In 2024, the innovation fund supported k-12 leader development and innovative approaches to use data to inform school-based decision making.”

“Contract labor - advocacy outreach support: program service expenses 99,106. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 99,106. Contract labor - advocacy advising: program service expenses 559,007. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 559,007. Contract labor - charter school growth: program service expenses 131,931. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 131,931. Contract labor - data and research: program service expenses 201,955. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 201,955. Contract labor - momentum metrics network: program service expenses 27,700. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 27,700. Contract labor - strategic practice implementation: program service expenses 472,655. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 472,655. Contract labor - policy memo/reports: program service expenses 55,504. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55,504. Contract labor - project lift: program service expenses 90,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 90,000. Contract labor - project policy maker outreach: program service expenses 7,500. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,500. Contract labor - project strategic communications: program service expenses 149,967. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 149,967. Contract labor - technical assistance support: program service expenses 29,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 29,000. Contract labor - tlc: program service expenses 14,275. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,275. Contract labor - video online & digital strategy: program service expenses 104,851. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 104,851. Other - compliance and reporting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 270. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 270. Contract labor - epp network: program service expenses 959,261. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 959,261.”