The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is a state government agency responsible for overseeing and managing public education in Tennessee, United States. Established in 1923, the department administers educational services for K-12 public schools across the state’s 147 school districts, serving approximately 1 million students. The department is led by the Commissioner of Education, who is appointed by the Governor of Tennessee and works in conjunction with the State Board of Education. TDOE is responsible for implementing state education policies, managing federal education programs, developing academic standards, administering state assessments, and overseeing teacher licensing and professional development. Key initiatives of the TDOE include the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS), which measures student growth and teacher effectiveness, and the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP), the state’s standardized testing system. The department also manages various educational programs such as career and technical education, special education services, and early childhood education. The TDOE maintains its headquarters in Nashville and operates through regional offices across the state. The department works to ensure compliance with federal education laws, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and distributes state and federal funding to local education agencies. It also provides data-driven resources and support to help schools and districts improve student achievement.