67 Counties, One Goal: The Road to 60 by 2030

About this Episode

This fall, tnAchieves took the 2026 Prosperity Tour to all 67 counties we serve, meeting with community leaders, school teams, college partners, employers and longtime mentors. In Episode 41 of At Scale, host Graham Thomas sits down with Krissy DeAlejandro, Ben Sterling and Tyler Ford to talk about what they heard on the road and what comes next.

The conversation covers why being in the room still matters, the county-level data that sparked real discussion about economic prosperity and the reunions with partners and mentors who have served students for more than a decade. The team also shares why recognizing local champions became a highlight of every stop.

Then Krissy announces 60 by 2030, a goal to raise the three-year graduation rate from 45 percent to 60 percent by 2030. It grew directly out of what communities told us, and it will guide every tnAchieves initiative going forward.

Learn more and add your name or your organization in support at tnAchieves.org/60x2030.

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