Odds on Tennessee in Race to the Top competition

Handicappers abound, and most rank the state highly More

Metro takes new steps to save two troubled schools

Cameron Middle and Glencliff may shift to longer days and year-round calendar More

Revisions make it hard to gauge Metro schools' report card

But like previous years, some assessments were clear: Metro Nashville Public Schools continue to trail the rest of Tennessee and the nation in math and language skills. More

DOE commissioner: Tennessee could win Race to the Top

High finish could mean $400M in education funding for state More

Grant lets eight schools get fresh produce this fall

Schools with the greatest percentage economically disadvantaged students were given the highest level of consideration. More
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State, Republics at odds over ramifications of pre-K funding moves

Education commissioner asks lawmakers to reject what he considers efforts to diminish funding More
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DOE Commish calls on lawmakers to reject Pre-K cuts

Webb denounces Republican efforts in the state Senate to diminish funding for pre-kindergarten. More

Talk of mayoral control confuses decision-makers

The news that Nashville Mayor Karl Dean can’t be given authority over the school district as early as this August may come as a surprise to many who watch public education. More

Teach Tennessee brings new math, science teachers to profession

Nashville classes will be taught next school year by a slew of new-to-the-profession teachers, courtesy of several programs designed to attract newcomers to education. More

Could Tennessee lose stimulus funds if charter school bill fails?

DOE officials believes state could still score Race to the Top funds More
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