Tennessee Department of Education

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) School Meals Program and Tennessee’s CoverKids program provide two of the most important resources for Tennessee’s kids: nutritious meals and health insurance. The USDA’s school meals programs help ensure all students have access to a nutritious diet by providing free and reduced price meals to […]

On behalf of the Tennessee Department of Revenue, the Tennessee Department of Education would like to remind you about the second August Sales Tax Holiday
coming up august 3-5, 2007. Detailed information is posted on the
Department of Revenue’s Sales Tax Holiday Web site - www.tntaxholiday.com.
Fact sheets on clothing, computers and school supplies, as well as a
retailer’s […]

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education today announced finalists for the 2007-08 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. These individuals have been chosen by peers as demonstrating the leadership and dedication desirable in education professionals. The winners will be named at the Department of Education’s annual LEAD conference in […]

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education recently honored high school juniors who have established outstanding academic records and earned top scores in a research project contest. Students are invited to compete for the commendation each year as part of the Tennessee Honors Program. To be eligible, students must have earned a 3.4 GPA […]

Nashville, TN – Governor Bredesen and the Tennessee Department of Education today announced funding for 51 21st Century Community Learning Centers across the state to help raise achievement of students in high poverty schools. These grants support research-based programs that help students master the skills necessary to meet state and local achievement standards. Fourteen grant […]

 
Nashville, TN – An esteemed cast of music, theatre and visual arts educators will share their expertise at the 21st Tennessee Arts Academy. The bill includes forums with John Seigenthaler and Alan LeQuire; musical and dance performances; and clinics covering comedy to sculpture to world music.
 
“Even the […]