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Our mission is to advocate for education professionals and to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.
TEA actively protects and advocates for our students, our profession, and our members to create great public schools that prepare everyone for success in a global society. Our work centers around our core values: democracy, equal opportunity, a just society, strong profession, partnerships, and advocacy and collaborative action.
The Tennessee Department of Education serves over 900,000 students in 147 districts with both significant urban and rural populations. As a state agency, we are dedicated to improving student academic achievement and committed to the belief that children from all backgrounds can succeed when given the opportunities they deserve. Tennessee K-12 education operates with a common goal- to provide the best for all students.