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Tennessee Announces 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year

Friday, August 23, 2024 | 08:30pm

Nashville, TN—This evening, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Bryan Kerns, an educator from Kingsport City Schools known for his compassion and dedication to his students, as the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the department’s 2024 Excellence in Education 65th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration.

TDOE Announces 2024-25 Tennessee Principal, Supervisor of the Year Finalists

Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | 10:00am

NASHVILLE, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the finalists for the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards. The finalists represent each of the state’s Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) regions, with three finalists in each Grand Division: West, Middle, and East.

TDOE Announces Inaugural Award Celebrating Work-Based Learning Partnerships

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | 09:00am

Chattanooga, TN— As part of the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institute, today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 49 work-based learning (WBL) employers named a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner for their contributions and partnerships with local school districts across the state.