Nashville, TN–Throughout April, the Tennessee Department of Education invites Tennesseans to celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. The department will spotlight historic math gains in achievement driven by the state’s focused commitment to rigorous academic standards, educator support, mathematics resources, and a strong accountability system.
Nashville, TN–Commissioner of Education, Lizzette Reynolds, was awarded the Honorary Tennessee FFA State Degree, which is awarded to individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the FFA and agricultural education at the state level. This degree acknowledges the efforts of those who support FFA chapters and help advance agricultural education, thereby inspiring students to achieve their goals in agriculture and related fields.
Nashville, TN–Throughout March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. During March, the department will highlight the importance of early literacy, including investments of $35M of grant funds to prepare students to flourish and thrive in any pathway they pursue.
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) at Vanderbilt University launched the 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey. All educators, administrators, and certified school staff in Tennessee are invited to participate in the survey. Sharing perspectives and expertise on issues affecting classrooms and schools will help shape strategies and goals at the state, district, and local levels.
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) began delivering decisions to families regarding their eligibility for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program in the 2026-27 school year.
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education released numbers demonstrating the strong and ongoing demand for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program among families statewide.
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced February is Tennessee Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month and will celebrate by amplifying the role CTE has in preparing all students — regardless of whether they pursue college, career, or military pathways after high school—for postsecondary, career, and military success.
Manchester, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Middle Tennessee Teacher, Holly Logan of Westwood Elementary School in Manchester City Schools has been named a recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, one of the highest honors in education that has been dubbed the “Oscars of Teaching” by Teacher Magazine.
Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the 2024-25 State Report Card, including the 2024-25 School Letter Grades, for families and users to learn more about how districts and schools are performing across the state.
Nashville, TN — Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the ACT state results and participation rate for the graduating class of 2025. Thanks to the efforts of schools and districts encouraging student participation on the ACT, the overall statewide participation rate for the 2025 graduating class was 99 percent. The state average composite ACT score was 19.3 in 2025, remaining unchanged from 2024.
Nashville, TN – This evening at the annual Excellence in Education celebration, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) announced the 2025-26 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2025-26 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists.
Nashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced state school and district designations for the 2024-25 school year, including Reward schools, Exemplary districts, and In Need of Improvement districts. These designations are based on various performance indicators, including student achievement and growth.
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced key dates for the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program’s second year of implementation, and encouraged interested families across the state to apply for the universal school choice program that allows parents to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs, regardless of income level or zip code.
Nashville, TN — During the month of November, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is celebrating Career Development Month to recognize the career and technical education (CTE) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue high-skill and in-demand careers and postsecondary education. Additionally, TDOE will recognize Early Postsecondary Opportunity (EPSO) Week, November 10–14.
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent.