Under new education commissioner, Tennessee will focus on a new early grade literacy initiative The Citizen 6 years ago The initiative was unveiled before Gov. Bill Lee last week, and Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn spoke further on it Monday. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Tennessee schools chief: 'We're in a really difficult time in public education'DateSeptember 22, 2021In relation toLascassasEducation Commissioner Penny Schwinn to step down; Gov. Lee names school-choice expert to postDateMay 1, 2023In relation toLascassasTennessee House speaker proposes task force to look into rejecting federal education fundsDateMarch 14, 2023In relation toLascassas