Districts
Tennessee is comprised of 147 public school districts across the state that engage with the department's strategic initiatives to support students and accelerate academic achievement. Our districts and schools make strategic interventions, engage in the department’s innovative programs, and provide a safe, healthy learning environment for teachers and students each and every day.
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News
TDOE Announces 2026-27 Perkins Reserve Grant Awards Total $2.6M
Nashville, TN–Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced that more than $2.6 million in Perkins Reserve Grant (PRG) funds have been awarded to 58 school districts for the 2026-27 school year to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) statewide.
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State Assessment Results Show Sustained Momentum in Achievement for Students Statewide
Nashville – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) released the 2025-26 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state–level results, showing growth in academic proficiency among students statewide. Third grade student achievement reached its highest level since at least 2017 in English Language Arts (ELA), and fourth graders also made substantial proficiency gains in mathematics.
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TDOE, TSIN Announce 24 Tennessee Schools Receive STEM/STEAM Designation, 13 Schools Earn a Second Designation
Nashville, TN–Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network announced that 11 schools have received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM Designation for 2026. In addition, 13 schools have earned the Two-Time Designation, demonstrating their sustained commitment to excellence in STEM/STEAM education
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