Tennessee Department of Education
The Tennessee Department of Education serves over 900,000 students in 147 districts with both significant urban and rural populations. As a state agency, we are dedicated to improving student academic achievement and committed to the belief that children from all backgrounds can succeed when given the opportunities they deserve. Tennessee K-12 education operates with a common goal- to provide the best for all students.
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Tennessee FFA Awards Commissioner Reynolds an Honorary Degree
Nashville, TN–Commissioner of Education, Lizzette Reynolds, was awarded the Honorary Tennessee FFA State Degree, which is awarded to individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the FFA and agricultural education at the state level. This degree acknowledges the efforts of those who support FFA chapters and help advance agricultural education, thereby inspiring students to achieve their goals in agriculture and related fields.
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Tennessee Celebrates ‘Literacy Month’ Throughout March
Nashville, TN – Throughout March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. All month long, the department will highlight how Tennessee’s meaningful reading investments continue to strengthen early literacy skills and prepare students to reach their full potential.
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Nation’s Report Card Shows Meaningful Academic Gains as a Result of Tennessee’s Commitment to Public Schools
Nashville, TN— Today, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) published the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, which highlights Tennessee's unwavering commitment to public schools and scores that outpace the nation in reading and math.
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