Sean Corcoran
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Peabody Scholars share guidance to inform school voucher policy
By Jenna Somers In November 2023, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proposed the Education Freedom Scholarship Act to establish a new statewide education scholarship account (ESA) program. ESAs—also called education savings accounts—are a type of voucher program that support not only private school tuition but other education-related expenses. As… Read MoreMar 1, 2024
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Emphasis on equity: Peabody’s research-practice partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools takes major step to improve college and career readiness
By Jessica Holter What school and community systems and resources are necessary to create equitable conditions for students to excel? How do district policies and practices exacerbate or transform disparities in student opportunities and outcomes? How can schools build learning opportunities to support all students? These questions guide the research… Read MoreOct 23, 2023
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Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research receives grant to address disparities in early postsecondary opportunities within Nashville high schools
The Nashville Partnership for Educational Equity Research has received a three-year, $650,000 grant from the William T. Grant Foundation to study early postsecondary opportunity offerings, access, and success in Metro Nashville Public Schools and to design solutions for addressing disparities. EPSOs—high school academic offerings that expose students to advanced… Read MoreJun 5, 2023