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Tennessee leaders want the Science of Reading in classrooms. A national study shows work still needs to be done.

In 2021 the Tennessee Department of Education announced a major undertaking to reform early childhood literacy. The department’s Reading 360.

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Commentary: With a new Ed Commissioner, Tennessee looks to next phase in school innovation

Over the last 15 years, Tennessee has been on an exciting journey to improve educational outcomes for all students. This.

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Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn announces departure

Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced she’s planning to step down in June, following four and a half.

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Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds named new Education Commissioner

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee named Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as the new Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education on Monday..

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Tennessee Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month

Governor Bill Lee and education leaders are encouraging Tennesseans to recognize the state’s teachers throughout the month of May for.

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Department of Education encourages parents and teachers to utilize resources ahead of annual state testing

The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is promoting tools for families and educators to use to help prepare students for.

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Proposed public charter school in Knoxville receives support from district evaluators and students

The charter evaluation team for Knox County Schools is recommending approval for a second public charter school.  The team formally.

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Memphis Lift helping bring literacy awareness to Memphis families

Parents’ movement the Memphis Lift is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Education to help raise awareness of the of.

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As Schools Embrace Mastery Learning, and Confront Challenges of GPAs and College Admissions, Consortium Creates New ‘Bridge’ Transcript

Creators of a grading system that ditches traditional A-F grades for a new “mastery” transcript know that’s too big a leap for.

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State asks teachers for their opinion on what needs to be done to improve schools

Tennessee’s teachers now have the opportunity to tell education leaders what's needed to improve their schools. The Tennessee Department of.

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