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Education formally is a social science that encompasses teaching and learning specific knowledge, beliefs, and skills. Good teachers in a given field use a variety of methods and materials in order to impart a knowledge of a curriculum to the students. Informally, teaching is the process of learning how things work including numbers, reading and language that are taught by parents and other members of the student's culture. There has been a plethora of journals, magazines, books, and digests in the field of education that addresses these areas. Such literature addresses the teaching practices, with subjects that include lectures, game playing, testing, scheduling, record keeping, bullying, seating arrangements, interests, motivation, and computer access. However, the most important factors in any teacher's effectiveness is the interaction with students and the knowledge and personality of the teacher. The best teachers are able to translate knowledge of a subject, good judgment, experience, and wisdom into a significant knowledge of a subject that is understood and retained by the student. It is their ability to understand a subject well enough they can convey its essence to a new generation of students that is needed by all teachers. The goal is to establish a foundation of knowledge base that allows the student to build on as they are exposed to different life experiences. The passing of knowledge from generation to generation (see socialisation) allows the student to grow into a useful member of society.
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It is widely accepted that the process of education begins at birth and continues throughout life. Some believe that education begins even earlier than this, as evidenced by some parents' playing music or reading to the baby in the hope it will influence the child's development. More on [ Education ]
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Planning commissioners met behind closed doors
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:31:00 -0500
Planning commissioners held a closed-door meeting Monday night immediately following its approval of a plan expected to guide Gallatin's growth and development for the next 20 years.
Report from Afghanistan
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:43:00 -0500
A new entry in Gannett Tennessee reporter Jake Lowary's blog chronicles his struggle to find some spare time, then the struggle to find ways to fill it.
Strategy for project may have illegally saved millions
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:17:00 -0500
Gary Springer said a plan originated by County Mayor Robert Stone saved Dickson County millions of dollars. But that strategy, which was used to build the nearly complete Sheriff's Office administration building, and Springer's qualifications have now drawn the eyes of state investigators. Questions have arisen on whether Springer had the proper licensure for the project. The project was halted by the county while the state investigates his qualifications and whether the project was managed according to state law. County Attorney Tim Potter said he did not know why the questions of licensure came up now, so late in the process. He said a complaint had been filed with the State of Tennessee's Contractors Licensing Board, which led to the investigation. Online state records show that Springer has a limited electrician's license, but not a general contractor's. For larger projects, a general contractor's license is often required, except for counties, who may use a salaried employee for the work. However, Springer is not a salaried employee of the county. He is paid by commission, and is conducting work on behalf of the county, but not through any department. He said the county is acting as the contracting agency, and he is the project manager. When interviewed by The Herald on Friday, Springer said unfortunate errors had been made, but was quick to point out how much money was saved by his process. Springer said he was able to cut the building's costs in half, and could save the county millions more on future capital projects. The strategy he used, which he said originated with Mayor Robert Stone, circumvented what he called the "middlemen" in retail by going straight to the supplier for materials. "We're using an entirely different concept for this building," he said. "This is a prototype that will teach commissioners how we can do things that could save taxpayers millions of dollars."
Healthcare Realty reports rise in earnings
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:03:00 -0500
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc., a Nashville-based real estate investment trust, reported earnings of $15.6 million, triple those of a year ago, on revenues of $57.1 million in the last quarter of 2008.
Greyhound plans bother South Nashville merchants
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:04:00 -0500
The possibility that Greyhound will move its Nashville bus terminal from downtown to Murfreesboro Road is upsetting merchants there, who say panhandling and crime would increase.
Titans' RB White involved in incident; no charges filed
Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:53:00 -0500
Titans running back LenDale White was allegedly involved in an altercation during an incident earlier this month in Denver, but on Monday the city's district attorney refused to prosecute the case.
Tennessee Department of Education - Responsible for public K-12 and vocational-technical education statewide. Information about the department, its programs, and other state education topics, including colleges and universities, with links to individual schools and districts.
Meta Description: [ The Tennessee Department of Education: P-12 ]
Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) - Information about the state's program that gives families the opportunity to prepay their children's college tuition.
Meta Description: [ Prepaid college tuition program, The State of Tennessee's Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) makes it easier to plan for and to afford college costs. BEST provides the opportunity to prepay college tuition by purchasing tuition units now to be used at a later date. By allowing families t... ]
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Department of Education Evaluation and Assessment Division - Information about state public schools' testing programs and the TCAP, Gateway, and Foundations exams. Includes some sample tests.
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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.
Meta Description: [ The Tennessee Department of Education: K-12 ]
Support and Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) - Statewide family-to-family program providing free information, advocacy training, and support services to parents of children eligible to receive special education services.
Meta Description: [ STEP is a statewide family-to-family program in Tennessee, established in 1989 by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The purpose of STEP is to support families by providing free information, advocacy training, and support services to parents of children eligible to receive special edu... ]
Tech Prep Tennessee - About initiatives that offer students technical education in a sequence that begins in high school and advances to post-secondary schools.
Meta Description: [ Homepage for the Tech Prep program in Tennessee. Tech Prep is an initiative that offers students technical education in a non-duplicative sequence that begins in high school and advances to Tennessee's postsecondary schools. ]
Tennessee Art Education Association - Promotes visual arts education, particularly in K-12. Organization information, upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and links.
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.
Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children - Provides training sessions and other resources for child care professionals and promotes public policies to promote child welfare and quality programs for the state's young children.
Tennessee Association for the Gifted - Nonprofit support group advocating for appropriate educational opportunities for gifted, creative, and talented youth in the state. Includes organization information, conference plans, information about giftedness, and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Home Page for TAG ]
Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation - Aims to improve the economy, efficiency, and safety of school bus operations and other pupil transportation. Information about training programs and conferences, plus links to related resources.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Official Web Site of Tennessee Association of Pupil Transportation. ]
Tennessee Association of School Business Officials - Provides resources and support for professionals engaged in school business administration, finance, and transportation, and related functions.
Tennessee Curriculum and Instruction - Statewide curriculum standards for public schools (K-12).
Meta Description: [ The Tennessee Department of Education: K-12 ]
Tennessee Destination Imagination - State unit of nationwide creativity and problem solving program for youth. Lists officers and events schedule.
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Tennessee Education Statistics and Reports - report card on various measures of school performance (from state Dept. of Education)
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Tennessee Educational Technology Association - About this organization fostering exchange of ideas, techniques, materials, and procedures for use in educational technology.
Tennessee Environmental Education Association - Dedicated to promoting environmental education statewide. Includes list of officers and information about teacher workshops and other events.
Tennessee Gifted Network - Resources for parents of gifted and talented children in Tennessee. Topics include giftedness, parenting, education, testing, counseling, and legal issues.
Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER) - Nonprofit established to inform the public about the exceptional needs of high-ability children and advocate for appropriate education of all children. News, issue statements, reports, and organization information.
Meta Description: [ Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER), a state-wide advocacy group. ]
Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association - Lists officers and other organization information; provides schedules and winners lists for sponsored contests and other events.
Tennessee School Boards Association - News and information about the organization, programs to train and assist local board members, current legislative issues, and related topics.
Meta Description: [ TSBA, a representative agency for members of Tennessee's school boards ]
Tennessee School Counselor Association - Information, news, and resources related to school counseling in Tennessee.
Meta Description: [ Providing Information and News to School Counselors in the state of Tennessee. ]
Tennessee School WebSites - State-maintained lists of links for public and private schools and school districts.
Tennessee Schools Performance - Data on TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) achievement test results for all state public schools. (From Nashville Tennessean)
Meta Description: [ tennessean.com, updated daily by The Tennessean. Coverage includes Nashville, Tennessee news, sports, entertainment, features, classified ads. . . . Every Day Matters ]
Tennessee Schools Teacher Ratings - Students anonymously grade their teachers
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.
Tennessee Science Teachers Association - Newsletter, schedule of events, and resources for science educators.
The Tennessee Board of Regents - Governing body for several state universities, public two-year colleges, Tennessee Technology Centers. Site includes links to Board of Regents schools.
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