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NASHVILLE  – A partnership between Tennessee departments of Education, and Labor and Workforce Development garnered top-ranking graduation and success rates for a third consecutive year. Jobs for Tennessee Graduates works with high school seniors to ensure they graduate and are prepared for a career or higher education. The JTG program again has been awarded the highest national accolade – the Five of Five Award – signifying JTG students exceeded the goals of the program.

NASHVILLE – Military veterans, chiropractors, researchers and more are making a career switch to teaching through the Teach Tennessee program which trains its sixth class this summer. Teach Tennessee is a highly selective alternative licensure program devised by Governor Phil Bredesen that targets experienced professionals who have a strong desire to teach.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education announced today the addition of three new Governor’s Schools designed to encourage high school students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).