Tennessee Department of Education announces $4.5 Million Grow Your Own Grants issued
June 24, 2021
Creates Pathways to Become a Teacher for Free
Nashville, TN – On Thursday, June 23rd, 2021, the Tennessee Department of Education announced $4.5 million in Grow Your Own grants has been awarded to establish partnerships between Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs) and local school districts and create innovative pathways to becoming a teacher in Tennessee for free.
$6.5M Total Awarded to Strengthen Teacher Pipeline in Tennessee
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget passage
April 30, 2021
Nashville, TN – On Thursday, April 29th, 2021, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed through the Tennessee General Assembly. The budget totals $42.6 billion and includes historic investments in literacy, mental health, broadband, and safety.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Department of Education announces $2 Million Grow Your Own Grant for Innovative, No-Cost Pathways to Teaching Profession
August 4, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has announced the Grow Your Own Competitive Grant, which makes available twenty grants of $100,000 each to form or expand state-recognized Grow Your Own Partnerships to increase access and remove barriers to the teaching profession.
Grant will Expand ‘Grow Your Own’ Partnerships to Strengthen Teacher Pipeline in Tennessee
Tennessee Economic Recovery Group Enlists Flagship Tennessee Brands to Get More Masks in Hands of Tennessee Residents
June 18, 2020
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s Economic Recovery Group (ERG) has developed the TN Strong Mask Movement, partnering with more than 30 flagship brands to distribute close to 300,000 free or low-cost cloth face coverings, at a projected value of more than $3 million, across the state.
Tennessee Board of Education says Nine Programs Exceed Expectations in Latest Educator Preparation Report Card
February 16, 2020
Nashville, TN – In its newly enhanced Educator Preparation Report Card, the State Board identified nine educator preparation providers (EPPs) as exceeding expectations in their preparation of the state’s future teachers and school leaders.
“Our latest report card shows us that more educator preparation programs are meeting or even exceeding expectations in their work to prepare our state’s future teachers,” said Dr. Sara Morrison, executive director of the State Board of Education.
Tennessee Board of Education releases annual Educator Preparation Report Card.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Awards Veteran Reconnect Grants to Higher Education Institutions
November 25, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced grant awards for nine higher education projects through the state’s Veteran Reconnect program, developed to assist veterans and service members attain college degrees and workforce training.
University of Tennessee at Martin receives Veteran Reconnect Grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Appoints Jennifer King 24th Judicial District Chancellor
September 4, 2019
Nashville, TN – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appointed Jennifer King of Carroll County to serve as the Chancellor of the 24th Judicial District to fill the Honorable Carma McGee’s vacancy.
“Jennifer is an engaged member of the community and highly qualified attorney,” said Governor Lee. “We are proud to appoint her to the 24th Judicial District and value the expertise she brings to the role.”
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen Kicks Off Statewide Tour of Classrooms
February 14, 2015
Commits to Visiting 10,000 Tennessee Teachers
Nashville, TN – Education Commissioner Candice McQueen on Friday kicked off a statewide tour of classroom visits where she plans to connect with 10,000 Tennessee teachers. The commissioner, whose tour began in her hometown of Clarksville, is committed to this goal as a way to listen and learn from Tennessee educators.
Commissioner McQueen visited three schools on Friday, two of which she attended herself growing up: Burt Elementary and Northeast High. She spent time with teachers, students, and administrators, listening to stories of their successes and challenges. [Read more]
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam names Candice McQueen Education Commissioner
December 22, 2014
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced that Dr. Candice McQueen, a teacher and dean at Lipscomb University in Nashville, will join his cabinet as commissioner of the Department of Education.
McQueen, 40, currently serves on Lipscomb University’s executive leadership team as senior vice president, and as dean she oversees the College of Education as well as the 1,300 pre-k through 12th grade students in three schools at Lipscomb Academy. She has led training, support and professional development efforts for thousands of current and future classroom teachers, instructional coaches and school leaders. Before joining Lipscomb in 2001, McQueen was a teacher in elementary and middle schools.
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