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Pandemic Flu Guide

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education has recently developed, with support and guidance from the Tennessee Department of Health, a pandemic influenza preparedness planning guide for school districts that includes a Continuity of Learning plan.

“This planning guide will allow districts to think ahead and proactively about long-term closures, especially during a flu season like we’ve had this year,” Education Commissioner Timothy Webb said. “It is critical that students continue learning even if class time is effected due to illness.”

The preparedness planning guide will help school districts plan for potential closings, large numbers of staff and student absences, loss of services and methods to continue instruction should students remain at home.

Gov. Bredesen and Capt. Wilmore

Network to Focus on Science , Technology, Engineering & Math

NASHVILLE – Four Tennessee Title I schools have been named 2010 Title I Distinguished Schools for exceptional student performance overall, or for significantly closing the achievement gap between student groups. Title I is a distinction given to schools that serve a large percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to provide training to teachers statewide on the thousands of free, standards-based education resources available through Verizon Thinkfinity (www.thinkfinity.org). This is the second year the foundation has provided this grant to the department.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Education today announced the 27th annual Tennessee Education Technology Conference, designed specifically for school and district technology leaders.

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed November 19, 2009, as National Parent Involvement Day in Tennessee in recognition of the critical role parents play in a child’s education.

“Parents are a child’s first teacher and we must encourage strong interaction between families, communities and schools,” Gov. Bredesen said. “Family involvement in a child’s education can only lead to success and higher achievement.”

WHAT: The Tennessee Council for Career and Technical Education (TCCTE)
annual public forum on career and technical education

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee Department of Education today announced the deadline to apply for the 2010 Governor’s School of Tennessee is fast approaching.

What:  Tennessee Textbook Commission

When:  Tuesday, November 17 at 10 AM CST

Where: Hardison Hall