Tennessee Department of Education

Nashville, TN – Tennessee is one of seven states chosen to participate in a school improvement project led by Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education (CDDRE). Nationally-renowned education researchers will work with select districts on a customized plan to improve student learning in the classroom.
“We are excited that Tennessee educators will benefit […]

Nashville, TN-Governor Phil Bredesen and the Tennessee Department of Education commemorate the Week of the Young Child, April 22nd – 28th, to focus on the development of adolescents and to thank educators engaged in building brighter futures for the children of Tennessee. Founded in 1971 by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, […]

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, […]

Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Education and the Department of Environment and Conservation are joining to celebrate Environmental Education Week April 15-22 with the launch of a new Web site that is designed to be an online guide to environmental education in Tennessee.
The web site, www.eeintennessee.org, contains contact information for more than 90 […]

Nashville, TN - Education Commissioner Lana Seivers has announced the availability of federal funding under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program of the No Child Left Behind Act. Approximately $4 million in competitive grants will be available to local education agencies (LEAs), community-based and faith-based organizations, and other public or private organizations. Grant amounts […]

Nashville, TN –Tennessee’s Exemplary Educator Program is the recipient of a Top 50 Innovations in American Government Award from Harvard University, Education Commissioner Lana Seivers announced today. The Tennessee Department of Education assigns veteran education professionals, referred to as EE’s, to help under-performing schools and districts improve student achievement. These EE’s are selected for their […]