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Our Mission
Our Mission
Improve student outcomes by providing teachers and students with equal access to high-quality, rigorous resources that are easy to use and aligned to Tennessee standards.
Improve student outcomes by providing teachers and students with equal access to high-quality, rigorous resources that are easy to use and aligned to Tennessee standards.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Empower districts through collaboration and data analysis, guiding instructional improvements that foster a culture of academic excellence for years to come.
Empower districts through collaboration and data analysis, guiding instructional improvements that foster a culture of academic excellence for years to come.
How We Operate
How We Operate
CER works to improve student achievement by providing the following key elements to Tennessee classrooms:
CER works to improve student achievement by providing the following key elements to Tennessee classrooms:
Common benchmark assessments
Common Formative Assessments
Benchmark Reporting
Pacing Guides
Data Analysis of State Data
Teacher Created Resources
Regional Collaboration Opportunities
Our Structure
Our Structure
CER is governed by the superintendents of each participating district. A steering committee, composed of one member from each participating district, provides guidance and support.
Our Operations
Our Operations
CER’s day-to-day operations are conducted by the director, Dr. Mia Hyde. Additional support for mathematics and instructional coaching is provided by Dr. Sherry Cockerham, and West Tennessee support is provided by Pennye Thurmond.
Join these Tennessee school districts already collaborating with CER to unlock every student’s potential!
Join these Tennessee school districts already collaborating with CER to unlock every student’s potential!
Collaborating Districts
Collaborating Districts
Bristol City
Carter County
Cocke County
Elizabethton City
Greene County
Greeneville City
Hamblen County
Hancock County
Hawkins County
Johnson City
Johnson County
Kingsport City
Newport City
Rogersville City
Sullivan County
Unicoi County
Washington County
Sevier County
Etowah City
Chester County
Henderson County
Marion County
Fayetteville City
Giles County
Germantown
Putnam County
Cumberland County
Dickson County
Robertson County
Marshall County
How We Started
How We Started
“A rising tide lifts all boats.”
“A rising tide lifts all boats.”
- John F. Kennedy
In the fall of 2019, three regional superintendents approached the Niswonger Foundation with the bold idea to create a "curriculum consortium" where educators could work together to improve outcomes for all students. They believed that, by fostering cooperation instead of competition, schools could transform education across the region. This collaborative spirit set the foundation for Comprehensive Educational Resources (CER).
Embracing this vision, the Niswonger Foundation selected Dr. Mia Hyde as the Director to lead the initiative in the spring of the following year. The initial focus was on developing teacher-created materials and implementing benchmark assessments, ensuring that educators had high-quality, standards-aligned tools to support student success.
Over time, CER has grown to include many new content areas, but its greatest area of growth has been collaboration. Today, CER emphasizes partnership and knowledge-sharing among educators, ensuring that what works for one classroom can benefit others across the region.
"CER has been invaluable in our district, providing educators and students with the tools needed to enhance learning outcomes. The collaboration with other districts has provided our teachers and district leaders with insights and support that surpass traditional professional development. The trainings secured by CER have been exceptional, offering top-tier learning opportunities for our educators. Teachers consistently turn to CER to find high-quality materials that align with standards and provide additional support for critical topics. This access to quality resources has strengthened instruction, improved academic performance, and better prepared our students for future success."
"CER has been invaluable in our district, providing educators and students with the tools needed to enhance learning outcomes. The collaboration with other districts has provided our teachers and district leaders with insights and support that surpass traditional professional development. The trainings secured by CER have been exceptional, offering top-tier learning opportunities for our educators. Teachers consistently turn to CER to find high-quality materials that align with standards and provide additional support for critical topics. This access to quality resources has strengthened instruction, improved academic performance, and better prepared our students for future success."
Lori Allen, Academic Services Supervisor, Hawkins County School District
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