We are excited to launch the State of the Arts 2018 Music Grant. The goal of this grant is to fund a range of strategies that will allow school districts to improve or develop music education programs. See more in this post.
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More Governor’s Academy for School Leadership fellows promoted
We are proud to announce that more Governor’s Academy for School Leaders fellows have been promoted to school and district leadership positions for the upcoming school year.
Valuing your voice: reflections from the 2018 Educator Survey
For 8 years, we have listened to teachers’ voices through our Tennessee Educator Survey, and this year, more teachers than ever responded. This year, nearly 40,000 educators sharing their insights – that’s 58 percent of Tennessee’s educators – shared their voices. Here’s what we heard.
A county and state partnership is a win for students
Commissioner McQueen explains how a new partnership between the Hamilton County Department of Education and the state is a win for both students and the local community.
Looking Forward to More Successes in 2018
Commissioner McQueen highlights the incredible achievements from our students and educators in this past year and looks forward to 2018.
Top 10 Highlights of 2017
Commissioner McQueen reflects on 2017 and shares highlights from the past year.
Shifting culture and transforming learning outcomes
Carrie Bishop, an ELA teacher in Hamilton County, shares how her school used data to shift culture and transform learning.
Building a strong transition to work program
Ben Robertson, the Transition School to Work coordinator at Dobyns-Bennett, shares tips for building a strong program and preparing all students for career success.
TNReady Reports Foster Collaboration and Inform Instruction
Erin Rains, a high school English teacher in Bradley County, shares how she uses TNReady score reports to collaborate with colleagues and help plan instruction.
There’s a Story to Tell: Reflections from the 2017 Teacher of the Year
Derek Voiles, the 2016-17 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, shares reflections on his experience over the past year.