Public Charter Schools Can Boost Revenue and Im...
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Aug
2
This year, school districts in Tennessee witnessed a notable rise in applications to start Career and Technical Education (CTE) focused public charter schools Of the 14 charter applications districts... more
Strengthening Teacher Recruitment: The Benefits...
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Jul
17
The landscape of public education is continuously evolving, demanding innovative approaches to teacher preparation and professional development The Tennessee State Board of Education is in the... more
Two Changes Will Impact College-Going As We Kno...
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May
8
Students graduating from high schools across Tennessee this month are all making the critical, life-changing decision of if and where they want to attend college These days students have a variety of... more
How could I have known the amount of time and detective skill it would take to successfully navigate a 600-page charter application As a graduate research fellow with Tennesseans for Student... more
Charter schools are public schools operated by independent non-profit organizations under agreements with the state and local school districts On average, public charter schools serve higher... more
Industry Credentials: Career and College Readiness
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Feb
14
Short-term industry credentials are an underutilized, workforce development resource that may better position more Tennesseans for long-term career advancement These types of skills-based credentials... more
Hispanic Heritage Month: Compass Community Scho...
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Sep
28
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis announced in January 2018 that the Jubilee Catholic Schools Network, along with St Michael Catholic School, would be closing at the end of the 2018-2019 school year... more
The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act passed in May with the promise of modernizing the way Tennessee funds public education Less attention has been given to the future rules... more
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) can help eligible families receive monthly discounts for high-speed internet and a one-time discount for a laptop, desktop or tablet Additionally, 20 leading... more
Last week, state board members had the opportunity to discuss the department’s proposed rules for the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act funding formula Board member discussion... more
What are Charter Schools A charter school is a public school that operates as a school of choice Charter schools commit to obtaining specific educational objectives in return for a charter to operate... more
Communication Breakdown: Charter Commission Ove...
Wed
Jun
29
This week the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission took action that hopefully paves the way for a better relationship between Metro Nashville Public Schools and public charter school operators... more
