TN Dept of Education

This week was Week of the Young Child—a time to recognize the powerful impact of early learning on children and families. We're proud of the over 1,000 Pre-K classrooms across the state.

TN Families: IEA Applications for the 2026-27 school year close Friday, April 17. Families who have students with disabilities can check out eligibility requirements and learn more here: tn.gov/education/iea.…

April is Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month! 🧮Join Tennessee’s Marty the Mathematician in spreading the love of math and its importance for a well-rounded education. #AcceleratingTN #MathWithMarty

TN Families: Today is Purple Up! Day 💜 Purple Up Day recognizes some of the military's most unsung heroes - their children. These students show strength and resilience as they support their families through unique challenges. Wear purple today to represent all branches of the military and show your support for military kids across Tennessee and beyond. #PurpleUpDay

@SchwinnTeach @lisacoons10 @TNTP @JetaDonovan Also, if you are at @asugsvsummit, please join us this afternoon for a rich conversation on Southern Surge replication.

It's time to put more respect on Tennessee's name. The Volunteer State has much work to imitate, especially around teacher training. Today, I'm publishing a Q&A with @TNedu Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds, ahead of our @asugsvsummit panel together.

TN FAMILIES: TCAP testing starts today, check out these tips to help your child succeed on the #TNTCAP. Good luck to all our Tennessee students!

TN EDUCATORS: The 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey deadline has been extended to April 17th and we want to hear from you! The survey measures key topics of interest to district and school leaders, including school climate, educator evaluations, and professional learning.📝 Check your email to get started.

📝The 2026 Spring TCAP window starts next week! We encourage educators, families, and students to prepare for the assessments to support student success.

We're celebrating math all month! Governor Bill Lee proclaimed April 2026 as Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month. Stay tuned as we highlight the importance and celebrate the work Tennessee is doing to improve math scores. 📈 #AcceleratingTN #MathWithMarty

With so many memorable moments from the NIET 2026 National Conference, our panel of state commissioners certainly stands out as a highlight. Thank you again to the distinguished panelists! #NIET2026 @ArkansasEd @EducateIN @EducationSC @TNedu @NIETteach

Congratulations to Tennessee’s 2025 School of Excellence recipient, Sweetwater High School in Monroe County, recognized by ACT’s American College Application Campaign as one of just 26 schools nationwide! This national honor reflects Sweetwater’s outstanding commitment to expanding access to postsecondary opportunities, especially for first-generation students and students from under-resourced communities. Your impact is changing lives! 🎉✨

Throughout April, we're celebrating Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month with Marty the Mathematician! We can't wait to highlight meaningful math gains due to Tennessee’s ongoing commitment to K-12 mathematics education. 🔢📐💡 #MathWithMarty Read more: tn.gov/education/news…

Thank you, Tennessee, for celebrating literacy with us all month long. Because of you, stories were shared, voices were strengthened, and a love for reading was nurtured, making a lasting impact in our schools and communities. Here’s to continuing the journey and building stronger readers and brighter futures together 📚✨

Riley is wrapping up March Literacy Month today, celebrating the love of reading and the importance of literacy by visiting younger readers all over the state. 🦝📚 Check out some highlights from this month's visits.

Our hearts continue to go out to the families, friends, and school communities affected by the tragic bus accident last Friday in Carroll County. We extend our deepest condolences, especially to the students, staff, and families of the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and the Kenwood Middle School community. The department has been closely monitoring the situation since Friday and throughout the weekend, remaining in close communication with local school and district leaders in both Carroll County and Montgomery County. We continue to offer support as they navigate this difficult time. We are grateful to the first responders and emergency personnel who responded and continue to assist those impacted. We defer to local authorities for specific details.

TN Educators: the 2026 Tennessee Educator Survey is open!📝This annual survey allows educators the opportunity to elevate their voices by sharing their classroom experiences and perspectives. Learn more here: tn.gov/education/dist…

TN FAMILIES: A new ESA Program timeline is now available for the 2026–27 school year. This program helps eligible low-income students access high-quality, non-public education options that best meet their needs. View the updated timeline and learn more here: tn.gov/education/esa.…

Tennessee serves more than 900,000 students, and every one of them matters. Behind each student is a strong, dedicated educator devoted to making a difference. TeachReadyTN is committed to supporting the people who make student success possible.🍎✨

Today, the department announced that Commissioner Reynolds was awarded an Honorary Degree by the @TNFFAFoundation, which is awarded to individuals who have rendered outstanding service to the FFA and agricultural education at the state level. Read more: tn.gov/education/news…