By AP
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen has signed an executive order that promotes expanding science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in K-12 public schools. Officials say the network will conduct various STEM educational activities in coordination with local education agencies, including teacher professional development and curriculum development. The network and its activities will be managed by Battelle Memorial Institute. BMI previously partnered with Tennessee in its successful bid in the federal "Race to the Top" competition.