Tennessee Department of Education

Nashville, TN – Twenty-seven Title I schools in Tennessee performed in the top 10 percent in the state in reading/language arts and math the 2006-07 school year. These schools are the 2008 recipients of Title I Academic Achievement Awards for their exceptional academic performance and for meeting the adequate yearly progress goals of No Child […]

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 […]

Nashville, TN - Tennessee schools, districts and programs were honored this month for their outstanding service to students with special needs. These awardees model exemplary practices in educating and meeting the needs of students with special needs in regular classroom settings.
“We commend these programs for their efforts to provide students the services they need […]

Nashville, TN – The National Alternative Educators Association has appointed Tennessee school safety consultant James Witty to its board of directors to lead the development of national standards for alternative programs. Mr. Witty is researching best practices in alternative education for his dissertation at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. He has been Special Projects Manager for […]

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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 […]

Nashville, TN - The Tennessee Department of Education announced today that grant funding is being made available to school districts, community agencies, and non profits to operate 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Lottery for Education: After-school Programs (LEAP). Applications for these programs that focus on students from high poverty schools and schools in need […]

Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education today announced that the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) writing assessment shows the average score for Tennessee eighth grade students has increased significantly since 2002. At-risk students showed the greatest improvement, scoring above the national average.
“It’s important and encouraging to see Tennessee students show progress […]