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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).

Nashville, TN – Four Tennessee school systems have received top honors from the United Stated Department of Agriculture for best practices in school nutrition the state Department of Education announced today.

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Troops to Teachers, a federally funded program to assist eligible military personnel in transitioning to a new career as a public school teacher, today announced the addition of a companion program called Spouses to Teachers.

Nashville, TN – With a continued focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Governor Phil Bredesen today is encouraging every middle school student in Tennessee to participate in the upcoming 2008 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

Nashville, TN – School counselors assuming a greater role in accountability for student achievement are being honored by the Tennessee Department of Education with Gold Star School Counseling Awards.

Nashville, TN – Three Tennessee students have been named 2008 U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for outstanding high school students.

Nashville, TN – Funds are available to assist Tennessee teachers who choose to pursue professional certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the Tennessee Department of Education announced today. Eligible Tennessee teachers may receive $1,250 toward the National Board Certification fee and have until December 31, 2008 to apply for the subsidies.