Tennessee Department of Education

Nashville, TN – Four Tennessee school systems have received top honors from the United Stated Department of Agriculture for best practices in school nutrition the state Department of Education announced today.
Cleveland City Schools, Unicoi County, Putnam County and Jackson County school systems were recognized by the Southeast Regional Office of the USDA in various categories […]

Nashville, TN – Tennessee Troops to Teachers, a federally funded program to assist eligible military personnel in transitioning to a new career as a public school teacher, today announced the addition of a companion program called Spouses to Teachers.
Spouses to Teachers is a U.S. Department of Defense funded program […]

Nashville, TN – With a continued focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Governor Phil Bredesen today is encouraging every middle school student in Tennessee to participate in the upcoming 2008 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
“Many career opportunities for future graduates will be in emerging STEM fields and this competition will allow students […]

Nashville, TN – Finalists for the 2009 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award have been chosen, the Tennessee Department of Education announced today. The nine regional winners are comprised of an elementary, middle and high school educator from each of the three grand divisions of the state. Grand Division Winners and the state Teacher of […]

Nashville, TN – School counselors assuming a greater role in accountability for student achievement are being honored by the Tennessee Department of Education with Gold Star School Counseling Awards. These counselors were selected based upon their use of MEASURE, a state model developed to help counselors evaluate which guidance programs have […]

Nashville, TN – Three Tennessee students have been named 2008 U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for outstanding high school students. Graduating seniors Rachel L. Hawkins of Gallatin High School; Lindsey P. McCloy of Franklin High School and Michael H. Schulson of Baylor School each received the national award based on their […]

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 […]