There are 4 article(s) tagged TDOE:

• January 2022

  • New education funding formula could head to legislature

    Gov. Bill Lee has announced the completion of his review of the Basic Education Program, the formula that decides how much money each school district gets from the state. 

    By Daja E. Henry January 28, 2022

• November 2021

  • Harris adviser among finalists for TDOE turnaround superintendent

    Among three finalists for the Tennessee Department of Education position is Cedrick Gray, a longtime Memphis educator who currently serves as director of education for Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ office. 

    By Daja E. Henry November 17, 2021

• October 2021

  • Parents, educators ask for equitable school funding

    As Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn made her latest stop at the National Civil Rights Museum Thursday night, she was met with a resounding message from local parents, advocates and educators. 

    By Daja E. Henry October 29, 2021

  • State Department of Education to host public town halls for funding review

    The Tennessee Department of Education is hosting a series of town halls, including one at the National Civil Rights Museum next week, to invite the public to give input for their review of the public education funding strategy. 

    By Daja E. Henry October 21, 2021