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  • Gov. Lee Issues Executive Order to Enhance School Safety

    Monday, June 06, 2022 | 05:41am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will sign an executive order directing accountability measures for school safety and an evaluation of training for Tennessee law enforcement. The order also establishes additional resources to support parents, teachers and law enforcement in improving school security practices.

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  • Gov. Lee Issues Statement on Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement

    Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 02:36pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released the following statement on the most substantive reform to education funding in more than 30 years, commending the passage of the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement Act:

    Education | Governor Lee

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  • 100+ Local Leaders Endorse TISA

    Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 09:28am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s new student-based funding formula, called the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), is gaining widespread support from more than 100 local leaders and stakeholders across the state.

    Education | Governor Lee

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  • TUNE IN: Gov. Lee Invites Tennesseans to Join TISA Presentation

    Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 04:58pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to tune in for a live presentation of the new student-based funding formula, known as the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement formula (TISA), at 11 a.m. CT tomorrow, Thursday, February 24.

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  • State Board of Education Seeks Public Feedback to Advance Tennessee's Science Education Standards

    Monday, January 31, 2022 | 10:45am

    The Tennessee State Board of Education launched its second survey to collect public feedback on the state’s newly revised K-12 science academic standards earlier today. The K-12 science standards set grade-specific goals that establish what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of a given grade or course. During the two public review periods, the State Board invites Tennesseans to share their feedback on the state’s K-12 science standards through an online survey. Members of the public can review the recommended changes to all sections of Tennessee’s science standards. The survey includes options to indicate whether a standard should be kept, changed, removed, or moved to a different grade level, as well as space to indicate if a new standard should be added.

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  • Gov. Lee Calls for Review of State Education Funding Formula

    Friday, October 08, 2021 | 09:00am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn invited Tennesseans to participate in the full review of the state’s education funding formula and explore possibilities for a more student-centered approach.

    Education | Governor Lee

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Promising Results From Historic Special Session on Education

    Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 11:48am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Education shared encouraging data around the state’s more than $160 million investment in academic summer camps to address learning loss and accelerate achievement for Tennessee students.

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  • Gov. Lee Announces Spring 2021 TCAP Results

    Monday, August 02, 2021 | 12:42pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn announced the Spring 2019 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) state-level results. This is the first set of state-level data related to student academic achievement available since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Gov. Lee Sets Expectation of Student-Centered Investments from Federal Education Funds

    Monday, April 12, 2021 | 03:50pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn and members of the General Assembly urged school districts to ensure federal education funding goes directly toward student achievement. Tennessee has received nearly $4.5 billion in federal COVID-19 relief stimulus funding allocated specifically for K-12 education.

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  • Emotional Support Line Adds Texting Capability

    Monday, April 05, 2021 | 08:01am

    Tennessee’s Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress is adding a new method for people to reach out for help. The free and confidential line now has the capability to offer assistance via text message. Call or text 888-642-7886.

    Education | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | COVID19 | COVID-19 Press Release

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  • Governor Lee Renews Proposal for Mental Health Trust Fund

    Monday, March 29, 2021 | 01:23pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee re-introduced the Mental Health Trust Fund in a renewed proposal to assist K-12 families who are facing significant mental health issues in the wake of COVID-19. This proposal allocates $250 million in available funds to create strong mental health services for school-aged students through a systemwide, evidence-based approach.

    Education | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Governor Lee

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  • Historic Session to Help K-12 Tennessee Students Comes to a Close

    Friday, January 22, 2021 | 12:27pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Gov. McNally, Speaker Sexton and members of the General Assembly closed a historic special session to address learning loss and the negative effects on student proficiency in reading and math marked by time away from the classroom due to COVID-19.

    Education | Governor Lee

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Special Session Remarks as Prepared for Delivery

    Tuesday, January 19, 2021 | 01:44pm

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  • Gov. Bill Lee Announces Intervention for Tennessee Students

    Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 03:40pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced special session legislation addressing K-12 student learning loss and the adverse effects on Tennessee students’ proficiency in reading and math after extended time away from the classroom due to COVID-19.

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  • Governor Lee Calls for Special Legislative Session on Education

    Tuesday, December 29, 2020 | 03:00pm

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on January 19, 2021 to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year.

    Education | Governor Lee

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