Tennessee USA : Education : K-12
9 pages found in K-12: Department of Education Assessment, Evaluation and Research Division
Information about state public schools' testing programs and the TCAP, Gateway, and other exams. Includes some sample tests.
http://tennessee.gov/education/assessment/ State Board of Education
Governing and policy making body for the Tennessee system of public elementary and secondary education. Includes master plans, policies, regulations, teacher certification requirements, and related topics.
http://www.state.tn.us/sbe/ Tennessee Arts Academy
Information about intensive week-long training sessions offered in the summer in Nashville for K-12 arts teachers, supervisors and principals from across Tennessee. Topics include theatre, visual arts, music, and administration.
http://www.tennesseeartsacademy.org Tennessee Curriculum and Instruction
Statewide curriculum standards for public schools (K-12).
http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/ Tennessee Destination Imagination
State unit of nationwide creativity and problem solving program for youth. Lists officers and events schedule.
http://www.taidi.org Tennessee Education Report Card
Test results and various other measures of school performance (from state Dept. of Education).
http://www.k-12.state.tn.us/rptcrd05/ Tennessee School WebSites
State-maintained lists of links for public and private schools and school districts.
http://www.k-12.state.tn.us/weblinks/SchoolURLs.htm Tennessee Schools Teacher Ratings
Students anonymously grade their teachers
http://ratemyteachers.com/schools/tennessee Tennessee Science Bowl
A fast-paced academic competition that offers a chance for teams of high school students to match their wits in math and science. Regional/state winners advance to the National Science Bowl in Washington, D.C.
http://www.orau.gov/sciencebowl/
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