NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced he has formed a working group of leaders from the executive branch, General Assembly, safety, education and mental health to immediately begin reviewing school safety in Tennessee and provide recommendations to enhance the security of school children. While all schools in Tennessee currently have safety plans in place, the Governor’s School Safety Working Group will convene this week to review the policies, procedures and process of developing and implementing those plans, as well as other school safety measures, including communication and collaboration among law enforcement, educators and mental health professionals.
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Haslam Forms Working Group To Review School Safety, Make Immediate Safety Recommendations To Enhance Security
Monday, March 05, 2018 | 02:00pmSafety & Homeland Security | Education | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Governor Haslam
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CCTE Transition Advisory Council Outlines Recommendations to Strengthen Programs, Industry Connections in TN Schools
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Governor, First Lady Haslam Honor State Employees for Providing Excellent Service
Tuesday, February 06, 2018 | 01:48pmNASHVILLE – Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam today recognized 22 state employees for providing outstanding service to the state and their fellow Tennesseans at a luncheon at the Tennessee Residence. The Governor’s Excellence in Service Awards was launched in 2016 to honor outstanding state employees who are helping Tennessee lead by providing efficient and effective state services every day.
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TN Highlights Progress of Academic Framework that Personalizes Support for All Students
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TDOE Awards Nearly $2.4 million for High-Quality School Options
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Education Commissioner Candice McQueen Launches Teach Today, Change Tomorrow Tour
Friday, January 26, 2018 | 09:15am -
Year Two of Statewide Reading Initiative Shows Progress and Identifies Key Work to Mitigate Challenges
Thursday, January 25, 2018 | 12:08pm -
TDOE Receives $1.2 Million in Funding to Increase Quality of Early Learning Programs Across the State
Monday, January 22, 2018 | 08:52am -
TDOE Awards Grants in Every Grand Division to Support Further Growing Educator Diversity
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Nearly 75 percent of Tennessee high school seniors participate in 2017 ACT Retake Day
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 | 10:24am -
Tennessee Department of Education Releases New State Report Card
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Tennessee Department of Education Awards More Than $8.8 Million for Read to Be Ready Summer Programs
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Two Tennessee School Districts Place on the College Board’s AP District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success
Wednesday, December 06, 2017 | 12:05pm