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TDOE Celebrates Education Freedom Scholarship Program Expansion
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education celebrated the expansion of the Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) Program and announced remarkable results from the second year of implementation. Tennessee’s first-ever universal school choice program once again drew tremendous interest from families across the state, with a 99% renewal rate after the program’s inaugural year. In the 2026-27 school year, Governor Bill Lee and the General Assembly are empowering more Tennessee parents to choose the school that best fits their child’s needs by expanding the program by 15,000 seats. The Governor signed the legislation into law today, May 7, 2026.
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Tennessee Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Month in May
Nashville, TN—Throughout the month of May, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month, Week, and Day, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. The department will highlight the impactful work teachers do every day across the state to ensure students have access to a high-quality education and are set up for success.
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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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