Tennessee Department of Education

Nashville, TN – Textbooks being considered for use in Tennessee public schools beginning with the 2009-10 school year are on display for public review at 10 sites across the state (see chart below). Tennessee is in the process of adopting new textbooks in the areas of science, health, physical education/wellness, agricultural education and family and […]

Nashville, TN - Education Commissioner Timothy Webb today announced the appointment of Robert W. Greene to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Education. Mr. Greene joined the department April 1, 2007 as Assistant Commissioner for Resource and Support Services. In this role, Mr. Greene oversaw implementation of major improvements to state education funding of local […]

Nashville, TN - Tennessee is joining a national pilot to increase the number of students taking advantage of free academic assistance offered under the federal No Child Left Behind law. The law offers free tutoring or remedial help to low-income students in Title I schools that have been on the high priority list two years. […]

Nashville, TN – Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education recognizes outstanding administrators in education with the Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. The finalists below were selected by fellow supervisors and principals representing nine regions across the state. The winners will be named at the 7th Annual Tennessee Educational LEADership […]

Nashville, TN - Governor Phil Bredesen and Education Commissioner Tim Webb announced today that 25 Tennessee elementary and middle schools will offer free fruits and vegetables to students this school year due to a federal grant. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program aims to increase student consumption of fresh or dried fruit and fresh vegetables. […]