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TDOE & Belmont University Name 57 School Leaders to 2024-25 Tennessee Rural Principals Network

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 09:04am

Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education, in partnership with Belmont University, announced 57 school leaders selected to the 2024-25 cohort of the Tennessee Rural Principals Network (TRPN), which is a comprehensive approach to improve the preparation, retention, and development of principals in rural communities across Tennessee.

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Six Tennessee Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools

Monday, September 23, 2024 | 12:00pm

NASHVILLE, TN—Today, the U.S. Department of Education recognized six Tennessee schools as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, which is based on each school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups.

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Tennessee Announces 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year

Friday, August 23, 2024 | 08:30pm

Nashville, TN—This evening, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Bryan Kerns, an educator from Kingsport City Schools known for his compassion and dedication to his students, as the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the department’s 2024 Excellence in Education 65th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration.

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