Score
Coverage of Score in the Nexus archive.
- Preliminary TCAP Data for 2025-2026 Show Uneven Test Score Gains Among Nashville Students
Preliminary TCAP data for 2025-2026 shows improved test scores for Nashville students overall, but significant disparities persist for Black, Hispanic, and students with disabilities. The Tennessee Department of Education and advocacy group SCORE analyzed the data, revealing uneven academic growth across subgroups.
- Couple in IVF mix-up will keep baby that’s not genetically theirs after striking deal with biological parents
A couple involved in an IVF mix-up has decided to keep the baby that is not genetically theirs after reaching a custody agreement with the biological parents. The details of the agreement with Shea's genetic parents remain private.
- Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.
Memphis charter students are outperforming traditional public schools in math recovery post-pandemic, with Leadership Preparatory Charter School increasing proficiency by over 20 percentage points since 2021 through a flexible, structured curriculum approach. Charter schools in Memphis saw math proficiency double the district-wide average, driven by partnerships with Teach Like A Champion and increased teacher autonomy. A SCORE report highlighted significant growth in charter schools, equivalent to 47 additional learning days annually, as the state prepares to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.