Tennessee Promotes STEM Innovation
Posted on August 16th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen recently signed an executive order establishing the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, which will work to promote and expand the teaching of STEM subjects in schools across the state. The network will operate out of the state’s Department of Education, which will work with local school districts to coordinate STEM education activities, including curriculum and professional development.
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