Department of Education
Dr. Tim Webb, Commissioner
Tennessee Diploma Project
Tennessee is redefining the K-12 school experience under an initiative call the Tennessee Diploma Project. The purpose of the initiative is to raise Tennessee's standards and curriculum to better prepare 
students to be successful after high school.
The Tennessee Diploma Project affects the quality of education students receive at all grade levels. Improvements include three primary changes:
College and Career-Ready Graduation Requirements
College and Career-Ready Standards
TDP Headlines
Bredesen Announces Plans for Special Session on Education | TN.gov Newsroom
Tennessee Department of Education Releases 2009 Report Card | TN.gov Newsroom
Tennessee Awards 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants | TN.gov Newsroom
Tennessee Announces 2009-10 School, District Annual Progress Report | TN.gov Newsroom
Teach Tennessee Increases Math, Science Teachers in Classroom | TN.gov Newsroom
Tennessee Using Data to Meet Challenge of Raising Standards | TN.gov Newsroom
Tennessee Joins 49 States and Territories in Common Core Standards Initiative | TN.gov Newsroom
Tennessee Department of Education Announces New Standards Training | TN.gov Newsroom
Department of Education Using Technology to Bring New Standards to Teachers | TN.gov Newsroom
The Tennessee Diploma Project is an affiliate of Achieve Inc.'s American Diploma Project and adheres to its goals and mission. Read about Achieve and the ADP at www.achieve.org.
Governor Phil Bredesen
