Tennessee’s additional endorsement program has helped over 1,200 educators add qualifications in special education, ESL, and computer science, while new pathways are being developed to meet the demand for computer science teachers.

The Tennessee Department of Education has named four state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for U.S. K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers.According to a news release last week, awardees were recognized for their contributions to teaching and learning, as well as the

Tennessee is launching a new resource to expand computer science instruction to all public-school students.  The Tennessee Department of Education launched the “Reach Them All” initiative this week in collaboration with the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN).  “Reach Them All” will provide Tennessee educators assistance to integrate computer science into a variety of academic subjects.