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The Tennessee Department of Education’s Special Education & Student Supports division invites you to consider submitting an application to present at the upcoming Statewide Special Education & Student Support Access Conference. The Access Conference brings together educators and district leaders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and strengthen outcomes for students in special education and student supports. Session proposals should center on practical, real-world applications and effective strategies, rather than on policy analysis, development, or interpretation of regulations. Sessions submitted by district leaders and educators should focus on implementation, innovation, and lessons learned from practice.

Submit your proposal here: Presenter Logistics | - 2026 Statewide Special Education & Student Support Access Conference by Friday, June 12.

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The Education Department has opened at least 170 investigations aligned with core Trump policy objectives since the president took office. See where the U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations in Edweeks tracker.

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See Which Schools Trump's Education Department Is Investigating and Why The agency has opened more than 100 investigations. Check out our map and table to review them.

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Highly skeptical this report from MNPS is accurate. Effective student discipline hinges on a collaborative approach; when teachers are discouraged from reporting infractions and administrators fail to act on reports, the system not only undermines accountability but also erodes the foundation of a supportive learning environment. Your thoughts?

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/mnps-reports-decline-student-discipline-incidents/

MNPS reports decline in student discipline incidents as teacher advocate questions data MNPS is reporting a reduction in exclusionary discipline across the district comparing the 2025-2026 school year to the 2022-2023 school year.

In classrooms where math includes curiosity, discussion, movement, and discovery, students are more willing to engage.

Shifting Students’ Mindsets About Math Teachers can help ease the anxiety that many students feel with these strategies for creating joyful learning experiences.

“The question isn’t whether teacher attrition exists. It does. The question is whether we are serious enough to address it.” — JC Bowman, Professional Educators of Tennessee

Teacher Attrition Remains a Significant Challenge Recently, I joined WKRN News anchor Tori Gessner on a story about teacher attrition. Tennessee saw the largest percentage decline in its teacher workforce between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, losing 10.36% of its educators, or more than 7,400 teachers. Teacher turnover is a major problem i....

The Nobel Committee should create a new prize category for any teacher or staff member that has successfully completed CAFETERIA DUTY.