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Tennessee is committed to providing every student with a high-quality education, leading them to future success in college, military or the workforce.
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We are excited to announce we have a new partnership with the state’s PBS stations to deliver daily instructional content for TN students. Starting April 6, the 6 stations will deliver high-quality instructional content from 10 am-12 pm CST. Learn more:
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We received waivers to continue school nutrition programs during COVID-19 closures. We are thankful federal agencies granted these waivers to ensure our districts can serve students & provide nutritious meals they may not otherwise have received -->
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No student, educator, or school should be adversely impacted due to the loss of instructional time caused by COVID-19. Thank you to the General Assembly for quickly addressing this issue and providing clarity to our educators and families.
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We have been working closely w/ the Governor's office & legislative leadership to ensure no schools or students are adversely affected due to school closures. See summary of the proposal here on waiving TNReady & EOC assessments. We must continue to support students & teachers.
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Our 2019-20 Tennessee Teacher of the Year is Brian McLaughlin from Morristown-Hamblen High School West in Hamblen County Schools! We’re excited to have @MrMcLaughlinTN representing Tennessee.
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We are partnering with TN's 6 @PBS stations to offer 1st-8th grade students up to 30 hours of standards-aligned instructional lessons per week during school closures. Tune in at 10 AM CST on Monday for the first recorded lessons! #PBSTeachingTN
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Congratulations to our winners! The 2019-20 Tennessee Principal of the Year is Dr. LeAndrea Ware from the Howard School in @hamcoschools. The 2019-20 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year is Dr. Michelle Goad from @gcssdschools.
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Beginning this year, all state assessments will be administered in one window near the end of the school yr. No more two part assessments!.
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Congratulations to our 27 region-level Tennessee Teacher of the Year finalists! We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our students, especially during these unprecedented, challenging times. Help us applaud this incredible group of teacher leaders from across the state!
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FAMILIES: We are excited to release a School Closure Toolkit for families with several resources that can be used to support at-home learning. This toolkit provides parents and families with guidance on school meals, student work, and more. Access here:
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“I told my principal, ‘don’t ever discount me because of my age or my point in my career.’ I hope to be a role model as a lifelong learner”- Dr. Penny Ferguson of @MC_Schools, a 49-year veteran educator #TeachersofTN
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Congratulations to Kami Lunsford from @Karns_Middle for being selected as the 2020-21 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. We are incredibly proud of your accomplishments, and humbled by the dedication to your students. @KnoxSchools
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Proud to share that this fall all Tennessee public school seniors will again have the opportunity to retake the ACT at no cost to them. As we work toward our goal of a statewide avg. ACT of 21 by 2020, opportunities like this will move our students one step closer. #TNSucceeds
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Did you hear the great news? Tennessee public school students set a new record with an ACT average score of 20.1
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It's the most wonderful time of the year–Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating Tennessee educators all week #iloveTNteachers
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I don't know about you, but Tennessee is feeling 222 - happy birthday, Tennessee! #TNStatehoodDay
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Today, @GovBillLee and @SchwinnTeach called for removing negative consequences for schools and educators associated with student assessments for the 2020-2021 school year. Read more -->
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It is National School Counseling Week! We invite you to join us as we celebrate Tennessee's amazing school counselors Feb. 5-9 #NSCW18 #TNSucceeds
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Congrats to former TN Comm. of Ed. Penny Schwinn on being appointed U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education. She is committed to improving student outcomes & ensuring access to a high quality education for all students. This dedication will now benefit students across the country.
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There she is: our 2018-19 Tennessee Teacher of the Year is Melissa Miller! Congratulations @melissa11322, first grade teacher at @fssdFES in @franklinspecial!
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This year, Tennessee public school students broke records with the highest-ever composite ACT average score (20.2) and participation rate (97%) in the state’s history. Way to go!!
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Congratulations to our 2021-22 Tennessee Principals & Supervisors of the Year! Thank you for all your hard work & dedication to your students. We appreciate the passion you bring to our state, our districts, & our classrooms. Help us celebrate them! Read:
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Congratulations to Dr. Melissa Collins from John P. Freeman Optional School in @SCSK12Unified for being selected as the 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to your students.
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See this video update from Commissioner Schwinn. Thank you to all our district leadership and staff for all your hard work to keep our students safe and healthy.
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Congratulations to our 2017 Reward schools! These 169 schools span 60 districts across Tennessee. See more here:
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Did you know that once again all Tennessee public school seniors will have the opportunity to retake the ACT at no cost to them this fall? We are proud to offer another opportunity for our students to expand the possibilities for their futures! #TNSucceeds
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Congratulations to the 2021-22 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Region-Level Semi-Finalists! Help us celebrate these hard-working educators and this much-deserved recognition!
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It's National School Counseling Week! Grateful for all they do to support TN students. Have you thanked your #SchoolCounselor today? #NSCW17
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Did you know it’s National Principals Month? We have so many great principals working in schools across our state, including our 2019-20 Tennessee Principal of the Year finalists!
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This is the land of the free because of the brave. Today we honor and remember all those who served. Thank you, veterans!
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We hope that all of the teachers & students heading back to school this week have a wonderful start to the year! #TNSucceeds
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“Teaching isn’t just a job I go to, but really is the work I was born for!” —Tom Loud, first grade teacher in @BC_Schools and this week's educator as part of #TeachersofTN #TNSucceeds
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Congratulations to the 2021-22 Tennessee Principal of the Year Region-Level Semi-Finalists! Help us applaud these hard-working school leaders on this much-deserved recognition!
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Congratulations to the 203 @ReadtobeReadyTN Summer Grant recipients! We are investing more than $8.8 million to support some of our youngest learners across the state next summer!
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All nine of our teacher of the year finalists are our heroes. Thank you for what you do every day!
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Tennessee, your 2017-18 teacher of the year is @metroschools' @cicely_woodard! Congratulations, Cicely! 🎉.
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Grateful for the educators returning to their schools for professional learning. You are what will make this another great year! #TNSucceeds
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Starting today, 1st- 8th grade TN students can view standards-aligned instructional lessons from 10 AM- 12 PM CT daily on their local @pbs station. Click to view additional information and resources, including student and teacher packets --> #PBSTeachingTN.
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When a student struggles, we should not change our expectations. We should personalize learning to meet the needs of the student #TNLead2016
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Congratulations to our 2019-20 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year finalists! These talented individuals work each day to support our students in districts across the state. @BartlettSchools @CCBOE @MauryCoSchools @clevecityschool @loudoncountysch @LaudCoSchools @gcssdschools
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Across Tennessee, students earned as many as 79,833 college credits from AP exams – a 54 percent increase since the 2011-12 school year!
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We are so proud of TN school & district staff going above & beyond to ensure students still have access to nutritious meals & learning supports. Post photos or videos of the critical work you're doing to support kids using #LearningInPlaceTN so we can share from our pages.
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We thank @GovBillLee for encouraging school districts to close through the end of the month to protect the health & wellbeing of Tennessee’s students, teachers, & entire communities across the state. Read more from a statement from Commissioner Schwinn-->
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Today, the department announced the nine finalists for the 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. The nine finalists represent each of the eight Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) areas in the state, as well as the Shelby County-Municipals area.
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Excited to share that across all content areas, high school students improved their performance on TNReady! See more
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"For me, the best part of being governor is working with educators. The first thing I want to say is thank you." - @BillHaslam #ssc17
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"Tennessee, it is time to lead the nation. I believe we can and I believe we will . Tennessee will lead because every child in every zip code deserves a high-quality education."–Gov. @BillHaslam in his final State of the State #TNWillLead #TNSucceeds.
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Congratulations to Dr. Kay Martin from Rutherford County Schools for being selected as the 20-21 Tennessee Supervisor of the Year! We appreciate your hard work and passion you have for your district, educators, and students.
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As details continue to emerge, our thoughts are with Austin East Magnet High School and those school community members who have been affected by the shooting that took place this afternoon. The department stands ready to support.
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Congratulations to the six Tennessee schools recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their commitment to academic success and closing gaps. Read more here:
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For the first time ever, we offered statewide training on fine arts standards this year — and our teachers are all in. They’re providing engaging, high-quality teaching for students in theatre, dance, music, and visual arts.
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What an exciting first day it was for Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn! From Marshall County, to @franklinspecial, and then to @MetroSchools, plus a meet and greet with the department staff, she had a wonderful welcome to Tennessee! #BelieveinTN #ILoveTNteachers
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Today, we are thrilled to announce @mrskristybrown as our new Chief Academic Officer. Currently serving as the Jackson County Schools director of schools, she will lead the academics & CTE work for the department. Read more:
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Today, @GovBillLee announced a call for TN General Assembly to convene a special legislative session to address urgent issues facing TN students & schools in 2021-22 school year- including learning loss, funding, accountability, literacy, & teacher pay -->
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Tennessee public school students have done it again!! Our students have broken previous records for the highest ACT average with a 20.2 and highest participation rate with 97% of the class of 2018 taking the exam. Way to go!! #TNSucceeds #TNWillLead
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Today, we're thrilled to celebrate Tennessee's very own, Missy Testerman, for being named the 2024 NATIONAL Teacher of the Year!🎉 Read more about this remarkable educator here:
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Our students' progress stands out from their peers across the nation. We've never been more excited about the future of Tennessee. #TNSucceeds #TNWeCanBe
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Department of Education! We are grateful for the educators who work to prove what's possible with our students every day #iLoveTNteachers
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Our changes mean shorter testing times. Grades 3-8 students will have tests 200-210 mins shorter & most HS tests are shorter by 40-120 mins!.
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"If we can spark a student’s desire to read, question, and seek answers, there is no limit to what he or she can become.” —@DerekVoiles, English language arts teacher in Hamblen County and 2016-17 Tennessee Teacher of the #servingTN #TeachersofTN
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TDOE released the 2021-22 statewide TCAP results. These results show how the state’s & districts’ shared commitment to mitigating learning loss and investing in student achievement is helping our students to recover and accelerate learning. Read more:
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As we prepare to announce our 2018-19 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, every day we will feature one of the finalists. Today, meet Bryan Schultz, high school science and STEM teacher at @LNSTEMAC in @KnoxSchools! #ILoveTNteachers #TNToY19
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Teachers like Amy Crawford, English language arts teacher in @KnoxSchools, instill in our students a love of learning that stays with them through their whole lives. Thank you, Amy! #servingTN
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Congratulations to Morgan Rankin from South Side School in @jcityTNschools for being selected as the 2021-22 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Help us celebrate Morgan, as well as the grand division winners, who are all dedicated to their students! Read more:
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Congratulations to @hamcoschools Ooltewah HS Principal Robin Copp - our 2017-18 principal of the year!
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.@rucoschools has strategically planned for & invested in ways that are likely to accelerate student achievement. Congratulations on being a #BestforAllDistrict!
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Commissioner Schwinn released the following statement on Gov. Lee's recommendation for school districts to remain closed thru 4/24. We thank Gov. Lee for his leadership in protecting the health and wellbeing of Tennessee's students and teachers. Read more:
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“Never give up on a single student. The only disability any of us has in life is a negative attitude.”.-HK Derryberry. Graduate from @TSB_Tigers . Another wonderful morning at #TNPIE2018 #TNSucceeds
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"True leadership is not just making you better -- it's also making others better." @McQueenCandice #TNTeacherLeader
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Congrats to the three 2019-20 Grand Division winners: Amanda Tutor (@flow_tutor), Lindsay Spain, and Kristin Robertson (@KRobEng9smmhs). Stay tuned to find out which teacher will be named TN teacher of the year!
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Meet Cord Martin, TN Teacher of the Year finalist & music teacher at Whitthorne Middle School in @MauryCoSchools
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We are so inspired by the resiliency of our students across the state that are continuing to support each other during these challenging times. #LearningInPlaceTN #BetterTogetherTN.
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TN's plan is voted most likely to boost achievement - and we're excited to support schools & teachers to make that a reality #ESSAChallenge
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Did you know that in response to requests from our districts, we introduced 21 new industry certification options for students to earn meaningful credentials and certifications while in high school? Proud of the CTE work we are doing in Tennessee! #TNSucceeds.
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Today, we are excited to highlight 2020-21 Teacher of the Year Finalists Kami Lunsford, a teacher from Karns Middle School. Congratulations on your continued success, we thank you for your hard work! @KnoxSchools @Karns_Middle
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Today we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Thank you.
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Congratulations to Dr. Leneda Laing of Cleveland Middle School for being selected as the 20-21 Principal of the Year! We are humbled by your dedication to your districts, students, and educators. Also, congratulations to the Grand Division winners and finalists. @RaidersCMS
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, but the time to end chronic absence is every day! #SchoolEveryDay
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"My ‘job’ is more than teaching U.S. History. It’s so much more than facts, stories, and content. It’s about empathy. My job is about building relationships so my students can do that for future generations." -@lcdavis519, teacher in @KnoxSchools #TeachersofTN
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Congratulations to the nine statewide finalists for the 2022-23 Tennessee Principal of the Year award representing each area of the state. Help us celebrate these incredible education leaders! Read more:
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It's here! It's officially #TeacherAppreciationWeek! #TNteachers, we hope your week is off to an amazing start.💙 Who were some of your favorite teachers and why? Share with us and follow along this week as we celebrate educators across our great state with #ThankaTNteacher.
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Meet Derek Voiles, TN Teacher of the Year finalist & 7th grade ELA teacher at Lincoln Heights Middle School in Hamblen County #TeachersofTN
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Meet @cicely_woodard, 2017-18 TN Teacher of the Year finalist & 8th-grade math teacher at @westendmiddle in @MetroSchools! #iLoveTNteachers
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Meet Karen Latus, 2017-18 Teacher of the Year finalist and Spanish teacher at @bhsdawgs in @KnoxSchools!
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Congratulations to the 14 TN high school students who have been selected as 2020 semifinalists for the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. This is an incredible achievement! The finalists will be announced in May.
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"Growing up, I thought I'd be a doctor or I thought I'd be a lawyer. I never thought I'd have a job as hard as teaching." - @SchwinnTeach talking to @SCORE4Schools #EdFellows
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We are excited to announce 21 school districts have been awarded grants for the new Innovative High School Models program. This $30M investment encourages innovative community partnerships to reimagine how to prepare students for success after HS.
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Congratulations to the nine statewide finalists for the 2021-22 Tennessee Principal of the Year award representing each area of the state. Help us celebrate these incredible education leaders! Read more:
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Congratulations to the 2022-23 Tennessee Teacher of the Year Region-Level Semi-Finalists! Help us applaud these hard-working educators on this much-deserved recognition!
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Under the leadership of @McQueenCandice, we have continued to make improvements to our state tests every year. Today the assessment task force approved our recommendations to reduce the number and length of state tests. See the news here:
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