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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TDOE, TSIN Announce 26 Tennessee Schools Receive STEM/STEAM Designation
Nashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) announced 26 schools have received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation for 2023. This honor recognizes schools across the state for preparing students for postsecondary and future career success by committing to promote STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning for all students.
Read full storyTDOE Awards $560M in Innovative School Models Grants
Nashville, TN – As part of the Tennessee’s ongoing commitment to bring Innovative School Models (ISMs) to every public middle and high school in Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Education has awarded over $560 million across 137 public school districts and 45 public charter schools to invest in students and their postsecondary success. Thanks to the historic investment by Governor Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, this grant funding was distributed over 182 grants to increase opportunities for career readiness and student success statewide.
Read full storyTDOE Launches TISA Steering Committee
Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education launched the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Steering Committee to advise the implementation of the new, student-based K-12 education funding formula, which goes into effect the 2023-24 school year.
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