Tennessee Department of Education announces Free ACT Retake for High School Seniors
August 19, 2021
Free ACT Retake Opportunities Available for All Tennessee High School Seniors to Help Boost Scores
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Education has announced an opportunity this fall for all high school seniors to boost their scores on the ACT college entrance exam after taking the test the first time as a junior during the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
While a recent ACT, Inc. study found that the 2020-21 ACT results indicated an anticipated decline in ACT scores nationwide, Tennessee is the first and only state to offer this free retake opportunity to every Tennessee high school senior this fall.
Tennessee Offering Senior Retake this Fall to Help Students Achieve
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
tnAchieves announces TN Promise, UT Promise Deadline Extensions
November 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – In collaboration with the University of Tennessee, , the partnering organization to the TN Promise in 90 Tennessee counties, announces the extension of the UT Promise deadline to December 15th, 2020.
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 Higher Education Increases Enrollment for the Fourth Consecutive Year
October 11, 2019
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Thursday released the latest student enrollment data for the fall 2019 semester, indicating an increase of 1,541 students, which is a 0.7% increase compared with 2018.
This is our fourth year of continued enrollment growth in Tennessee.
Tennessee Higher Education Enrollment Increases for the Third Consecutive Year
October 12, 2018
Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC)
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) released college enrollment data for the fall 2018 semester, indicating that 221,775 students across the state enrolled in community colleges and public universities for the 2018-2019 academic year.
This marks the third consecutive year that postsecondary enrollment has grown across the state, and an increase of 1,656 additional students compared to fall 2017.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission releases data showing significant increase in adult students.
TBI’s Leadership Academy graduates Ten Law Enforcement Officers
August 19, 2018
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)
Nashville, TN – Ten law enforcement officers from across the state were graduated from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Leadership Academy this week. This is the fifth class to graduate from the Leadership Academy.
The Academy was created to enhance leadership training for law enforcement executives from across the state. The course is geared toward individuals who already have at least five years of law enforcement experience, and at least three years of supervisory experience. The two-week Academy is hosted at the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy in Bell Buckle, and is offered at no cost to participants, including meals and lodging.
(Back row, L to R) TBI Director David Rausch, Tony Hall – Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Lewis – TBI, Terry Reed – TBI, Brian Crews – Shelbyville Police Department, Jim Williams – TBI, TBI Training Assistant Director Richard Moore. (Front row, L to R) Gary Bean – Morristown Police Department, Donna Nelson – TBI, Tara Beauchamp – UT Martin Department of Public Safety, Josh Savley – TBI, Christopher Golden – Bartlett Police Department.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam Announces 2018 Legislative Agenda
February 4, 2018
Legislation includes Complete College Tennessee Act of 2018, Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, UT FOCUS Act, and TN Together
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced his legislative agenda for the 2018 session, continuing his focus on leading the nation in jobs, education, and efficient and effective government.
“We have made so many strides in higher education and workforce development, and we must not let up now. One of our top priorities this year will be making sure our students who receive Tennessee Promise and HOPE scholarships compete college on time, helping us reach our Drive to 55 goal,” Haslam said.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
Tennessee Governor Haslam announces 2018 Legislative Agenda
February 1, 2018
Legislation includes Complete College Tennessee Act of 2018, Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018, UT FOCUS Act, and TN Together
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today announced his legislative agenda for the 2018 session, continuing his focus on leading the nation in jobs, education, and efficient and effective government.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
