Last year, over 50% of Tennessee educators completed the #TNEdSurvey . 📝 We encourage all educators to participate to elevate their voice and further inform decision-making for education in our great state. Check your email to get started.

Tennessee families can access a variety of FREE, at-home resources to support their child’s reading development, including interactive Decodables and more. Check out Best for All Central to practice reading at home! ow.ly/nK0I50Rih7M

During the April board meeting, Minor Hill School’s chorus sang this year’s testing song, a parody they created called “TCAP Test Delight.” TN Dept of Education

TN EDUCATORS: Share your experiences and insights from the classroom by taking the 2024 #TNEdSurvey . Look for a link in your email to get started today!

📢 IEA Applications for the 2024-25 school year close TODAY! Families can apply for the program, check out eligibility requirements, and learn more on our website.

Spring 2024 #TNTCAP testing is HERE! Check out these tips to help your child succeed on the #TNTCAP .

Last Friday, Chief Academic Officer, Kristy Brown and department staff visited schools in Bradley Co. Schools. We loved seeing the strong ELA, writing & math instruction in classrooms, and all the students eager to learn! 📚✏️ #AcceleratingTN

TN EDUCATORS: The 2024 #TNEdSurvey helps connect us with you and hear your perspective that will better inform decision-making across Tennessee public education. We encourage you to take the survey to share ideas & let your voices be heard! Read more: ow.ly/lb9050Recvu

AP Exams are right around the corner and we are here to KICKSTART students' final month of studying for AP exams! We have dozens of LIVE AP exam review sessions scheduled and we're compiling an incredible resource for ALL AP students by posting the recordings on our website.

Last month, the department visited nearly 90 schools with Riley the Reading Raccoon, celebrating the importance of literacy with kids across the state. 🦝📚 Check out Riley's highlights from Tennessee Literacy Month>>

WKNO-TV & TN PBS Stations support TN Dept of Education
w/programs in PBS Kids lineup
Thu, 4/11:
9AM – Camp TV #113
pbs.org/show/camp-tv/
9:30AM – Scholars' Bowl #3944
pbs.org/show/east-tenn…
10AM – Curious Crew #510
pbs.org/show/curious-c…
10:30AM – Biz Kid$ #408
bizkids.com/show/

ICYMI, Missy Testerman is the 2024 National Teacher of the Year! Missy is an English as a second language elementary school teacher.

Learn more about Missy at ntoy.ccsso.org. #NTOY24 CCSSO

Here are some Jackson Elementary Braves engaged in learning throughout the day with bright minds and even brighter smiles! 📚😃

📸: Brylee Marshall

📝 The 2024 Spring TCAP window starts next week and will end on May 3. Educators, families, and students can all prepare to engage with the #TNTCAP and understand the results to support student success. Read more here: ow.ly/2nrT50RcyTJ

ICYMI: Tennessee's very own, Missy Testerman of Rogersville City School, was named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year. 🎉 She was honored on the TN House floor Monday afternoon, and we couldn't be more excited for her. Check out the photos>>

TN EDUCATORS: The 2024 Tennessee Educator Survey is open until April 26th! Take the survey today to share your valuable perspectives and expertise on education issues affecting your classrooms and schools. #TNEdSurvey

Kids Connection students enjoyed learning about the Solar Eclipse and watching it on Monday. #ExcellenceIs

Did you get to see the eclipse today? Several of our students did, including these Bel-Aire Elementary School students who had a watch party!