TN · State topic guide
Algorithmic Literacy in Tennessee
Curriculum teams in Tennessee use this guide to scope algorithmic literacy across ELA, social studies, and library blocks. Explain how recommendation systems shape what students see and why engagement-optimized content can distort reality. Verify all requirements against your state department of education — this page supports planning, not legal compliance.
Last reviewed 2026-07-05
Tennessee alignment lens
Most Tennessee districts connect algorithmic literacy to informational reading, research skills, speaking and listening, and digital citizenship expectations. Map one SaC module series to your local scope and sequence before district-wide rollout.
Pilot workflow
Pilot in one elementary and one secondary site, train facilitators on Orange-Coded Navigator's Guides, and collect student sourcing samples after nine weeks.
Recommended actions
- Read Tennessee media literacy standards overview
- Browse Algorithmic Literacy grade-band resources
- Explore district hubs in Tennessee
SaC curriculum fit
Split a Cookie (SaC) supports Tennessee algorithmic literacy programs with Pluggable Curriculum Assets, Blue-Coded learner handouts, and Orange-Coded Navigator's Guides — built for zero-prep deployment by teachers and substitutes.