TN Dept of Education

The Excellence in Education Event was an unforgettable evening as we gathered to recognize outstanding educators from across the state. Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients! Your passion, commitment, and hard work make a lasting difference for students. We were honored to celebrate your achievements and the incredible impact you have every day.

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ICYMI: The Governor’s School Applications are open!

Each program takes place in summer 2027 and offers students unique learning opportunities in the arts, humanities, agricultural science, STEM, advanced mathematics, physics, leadership, international studies, Tennessee history, or careers in teaching.

The application deadline is next Friday, November 20, so apply now!

For additional information and application instructions, visit tn.gov/education/dist….

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Work-Based Learning (WBL) is the fourth pillar of our FutureReadyTN initiative.

The department is proud to announce that for the eighth consecutive school year, student WBL high school credit attainment increased to 61,544 WBL course enrollments, surpassing the 53,186 WBL course enrollments in 2024–25.

For more information about WBL, visit: futureready.tnedu.gov/pillar-4

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Mark your calendars for November 30 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. CT!

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville will share practical strategies for preparing teacher candidates to teach writing and for using analysis to strengthen instruction.

Register now: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/response…

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The application is now open for the 2027 Presidential Scholars Program!

Qualifying senior high school students must be nominated by their high school and apply to participate. It is one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

The application deadline is Monday, December 7, 2026. For program information, including qualification criteria and application materials, visit tn.gov/education/stud….