

David Mansouri
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@davemansouri
Lead the team at @SCORE_TN. @RiceUniversity Owl, @predsnhl fan, Tennessean. Working on school innovation & bridging the gap between education + work.





Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, joins us for S4, E3 of Beyond the Hedges! Listen along as he discusses his personal athletic and professional journey and how it has shaped his leadership style. Find links to listen at bit.ly/4unnfqf.

A new expansion of the Pell Grant program could open doors to faster pathways for students to gain in-demand skills. Join SCORE’s Future Forward Webinar on March 19 to learn how Workforce Pell could expand workforce training opportunities. 🔗 Register here: tnscore.org/what-we-do/eve…

New from @JakeHolleyMedia: @SCORE_TN pilot study validates high-dosage tutoring and instructional coherence. Read more 🔽









🎙️ What does it mean for new teachers to be truly “classroom-ready”? On our latest podcast episode, our ED @ValerieSakimura joins leaders from @uafairbanks, @UVA, and @SCORE_TN to discuss why instructional quality must be at the center of #edprep. deansforimpact.org/podcast



In his final State of the State, @GovBillLee highlighted Tennessee’s gains in reading and math and framed the year ahead as a new frontier for education and workforce development. We’re encouraged by proposed investments aligned with SCORE priorities, including K-12 and postsecondary funding, teacher salaries, summer learning, charter school facilities, and workforce development initiatives. We look forward to continuing our work with Gov. Lee, the General Assembly, and partners across the state to build on this momentum and deliver lasting outcomes for students in Tennessee. Read more here: tn.gov/governor/sots/…

How can education lead AI-driven change, rather than react to it? In Nov 2025, CRPE gathered 40+ leaders in ed, policy, edtech, and advocacy to grapple with that question. Read about their conclusions and recommendations in our latest white paper. bit.ly/3NHZRmi





Start the year with focus! ✨ Dr. Rysewyk and SCORE CEO David Mansouri dive into the power of resolutions, goal setting, and strategic planning in public education. Make 2026 a year of growth and success—listen now! ➡️ knoxschools.org/podcast
