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Two Changes Will Impact College-Going As We Kno...

Mon

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
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Charter Applications: My Last Review

Wed

Apr

5

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
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Charter School Facilities: Three Key Challenges

Fri

Mar

3

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
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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
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Compass Community Scho...

Wed

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
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TISA Final Draft Rules Meet Positive Approval

Mon

Aug

15

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
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Back to School: Login Made Easier

Fri

Jul

29

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
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ICYMI: TISA Rulemaking Workshop Highlights

Mon

Jul

25

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
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What are Charter Schools? Public. Free. Open t...

Fri

Jul

22

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
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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
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TISA Draft Rules Public Comment Period Now Open

Fri

Jun

17

The Tennessee Department of Education recently released draft rules of the newly adopted Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) funding formula The public is encouraged to comment on... more
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Summer is Here, Grades are In: 2022 SuccessCard...

Fri

May

27

Tennesseans for Student Success’ TeamKid PAC is pleased to announce the upcoming release of the 2022 SuccessCard This annual voting record identifies the key education legislation we supported or... more
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