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Tennessee education, as it happens.

When a vote lands, a bill passes, or a charter gets approved, you see it here first. Short updates, time-stamped, with a link to the source. Faster than a story, longer than a tweet. RSS · Newsletter.

These are real-time updates from the Office of the Governor, TDOE, THEC, the State Board of Education, the Comptroller, and the General Assembly’s weekly hearing schedule. Click any entry to read it on the source. Newsroom commentary and breaking analysis post here too.

CapitolMon, Jul 27, 11:00 AM CT
Joint · State Building Commission Executive Subcommittee — House Hearing Room II
Monday 11:00 AM CDT
THECThu, Jul 23, 11:00 AM CT
THEC Approves New Focused Bachelor's Degree Policy, Expands Academic Pathways for Tennessee Students
TN Higher Education Commission
ComptrollerThu, Jul 23, 8:00 AM CT
Former Assistant DA Improperly Claimed Mileage
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
TDOEWed, Jul 22, 8:00 AM CT
TDOE Announces 2026-27 Tennessee Teacher, Principal, and Supervisor of the Year Finalists
TN Department of Education
GovernorTue, Jul 14, 6:52 AM CT
Gov. Lee Announces Key Judicial Appointment
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
TDOEMon, Jul 13, 7:00 AM CT
TCAP Dashboard Now Live: District-Level Assessment Results Show Academic Gains Statewide
TN Department of Education
GovernorMon, Jul 13, 6:11 AM CT
Tennessee Announces $3 Million Commitment to Support NSF X-Labs Quantum Teams
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
ComptrollerThu, Jul 9, 4:00 AM CT
Former Kingsport PTO Officer Indicted for Theft
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
ComptrollerWed, Jul 8, 5:30 AM CT
Comptroller Releases Independent Forensic Audit of Memphis Shelby County Schools
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
TDOEWed, Jul 1, 8:45 AM CT
TDOE Announces 2026-27 Perkins Reserve Grant Awards Total $2.6M
TN Department of Education
ComptrollerWed, Jul 1, 8:00 AM CT
Officials to Release Final Independent Review of Memphis Shelby County Schools
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
THECWed, Jul 1, 7:28 AM CT
THEC Workforce Pell Program
TN Higher Education Commission
ComptrollerWed, Jul 1, 5:00 AM CT
Three Former Obion County Nursing Home Employees Indicted After Receiving More Than $561,000 in Unearned Compensation
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
GovernorWed, Jul 1, 3:48 AM CT
VIDEO: Gov. Lee Highlights “Tennessee: The Original Frontier” Ahead of Independence Day
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
TDOEWed, Jun 24, 9:00 AM CT
State Assessment Results Show Sustained Momentum in Achievement for Students Statewide
TN Department of Education
ComptrollerWed, Jun 24, 6:00 AM CT
Former Cumberland County High School Cheer Coach Indicted After Misappropriating Cheer Funds
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
ComptrollerWed, Jun 24, 4:00 AM CT
Former King University Coach Enters Plea After Misusing Nearly $39,000
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
ComptrollerTue, Jun 23, 5:00 AM CT
Cumberland Utility District Investigation Reveals Misuse of District Funds and Resources
TN Comptroller of the Treasury
SBESun, Jun 14, 7:00 PM CT
State Board Of Education Announces Educator Advisory Team To Review Current Math Standards
TN State Board of Education
TDOEThu, Jun 4, 9:15 AM CT
Tennessee Educator Selected for NIET Teacher Leader Fellows Program
TN Department of Education
GovernorMon, Jun 1, 11:33 AM CT
PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Concludes Statewide America 250 Tour
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
GovernorFri, May 22, 7:27 AM CT
Gov. Lee Announces Appointments to Educational Oversight Board for Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
GovernorThu, May 21, 8:12 AM CT
Gov. Lee Grants Temporary Reprieve for Tony Von Carruthers
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
GovernorWed, May 20, 4:36 AM CT
PHOTOS: Gov. Lee Applauds Super Bowl LXIV Coming to Nashville in 2030
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
THECMon, May 18, 6:49 AM CT
New Academic Program and Tuition Range Approvals
TN Higher Education Commission
TDOEWed, May 13, 8:30 AM CT
Tennessee Recognized as National Leader in Academic Recovery in New Education Scorecard Report
TN Department of Education
GovernorTue, May 12, 12:02 PM CT
Gov. Lee Announces Leadership Transition in the Governor’s Office
Office of the Governor · TN.gov
TDOEThu, May 7, 9:00 AM CT
TDOE Celebrates Education Freedom Scholarship Program Expansion
TN Department of Education
TDOETue, May 5, 6:00 AM CT
Tennessee Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month in May
TN Department of Education
THECMon, May 4, 5:26 AM CT
Tennessee High School Seniors: Claim Your College Spot Through TN Direct Admissions Before June 1 Deadline
TN Higher Education Commission

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