Archive for August, 2007

Tennessee’s AP Participation and Success Rates Improve

Posted by Press Releases on Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Nashville, TN – Tennessee is outpacing the nation in the increase of students earning superior scores on Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to a report released by The College Board today. The number of scores in the 3-5 range earned by Tennessee students increased by more than 14 percent in the […]

Revised K-8 Science Curriculum Standards

Posted by General and Public Notices on Friday, August 17th, 2007

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

School Systems Fulfill Commitment to Coordinated School Health

Posted by Press Releases on Friday, August 17th, 2007

Department awards $12.3M in grants to local school districts
Nashville, TN –Governor Phil Bredesen and The Tennessee Department of Education today announced $12,322,000 in grants for school systems to launch or continue Coordinated School Health Partnerships (CSHP). In the 2007-08 school year, Tennessee school systems will administer this national model intended to improve children’s health and […]

Tennessee Announces School, District Annual Progress Report

Posted by Press Releases on Monday, August 6th, 2007

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education released its annual progress report today listing which Tennessee schools and school systems met performance standards for the 2006-07 school year. In accordance with No Child Left Behind, Tennessee reports which schools have made ‘adequate yearly progress’ (AYP) toward the goal of 100 percent of students being […]