Tennessee Department of Education

Visit: http://tn.gov/eduction/news/newsletter/AppleBites_summer08.pdf to view the latest edition of Apple Bites, a newsletter for educators from the Tennessee Department of Education. We welcome feedback and photo or article submissions. Please send comments and submissions to tned.newsletter@state.tn.us. You may also use this email address to subscribe to receive the newsletter directly to a specified email address.

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.
“The classroom […]

Nashville, TN – With a commitment to the health and well-being of every student in the state, the Tennessee Department of Education announced today the establishment of new rules that will ensure each student athlete is at the top of their game both physically and as a well-rounded student.
A new State Board of Education rule […]

Visit: http://tn.gov/eduction/news/newsletter/AppleBites_spring08.pdf to view the latest edition of Apple Bites, a newsletter for educators from the Tennessee Department of Education. We welcome feedback and photo or article submissions. Please send comments and submissions to tned.newsletter@state.tn.us. You may also use this email address to subscribe to receive the newsletter directly to a specified email address.

Nashville, TN –Tennessee educators are learning about the role of the outdoors in student learning as the nation celebrates Environmental Education Week April 13-19. Research indicates interaction with nature has a beneficial impact on children’s development. For a list of environmental education activities across the state, visit www.eeintennessee.org.
“A central role of education is to create […]

Science Curriculum Standards, 9-12
English Curriculum Standards, K-8
English Curriculum Standards, 9-12
Mathematics Curriculum Standards, K-8
Mathematics Curriculum Standards, 9-12

The Summer 2007 edition of Applebites is now available on-line.

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Revised K-8 Science Curriculum Standards are now available for review and comment.
Comments can be e-mailed to Linda Jordan at linda.k.jordan@state.tn.us

If you are a motivated and energetic college junior or senior considering a career in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field, you might consider participating in the Department of Education Summer Internship Program. Deadline for application submission for the Summer 2007 program is May 21st, […]