Welcome to the Tennessee Department of Education. A quality education is the fundamental right of every child in Tennessee. The department provides many services, and it is our responsibility to ensure equal, safe, and quality learning opportunities for all students, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Therefore, our mission is to help teachers teach and children learn. more...

September 26, 2008 - Tennessee Announces $14 Million in School Health Grants

September 15, 2008 - Tennessee Names Top Principal and Supervisor for 2009

September 23, 2008 - Tennessee Names 2009 Teacher of the Year

September 19, 2008 - Tennessee's Education Leaders Hone Skills at 7th LEAD Conference

August 29, 2008 - Department Seeks Public Input on Textbook Review