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Initiatives Tristar Reads Scholarship program to encourage summer reading. Teachers for Student Success Empowering teachers to advocate for stronger schools. Tennesseans for Students Success Action Putting education at the forefront of political campaigns. Quality Charter Review Expert analysis of proposed public charter schools. TN SuccessCard How TN leaders are voting on education legislation. 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Tracker The latest from the 2026 campaign trail.
Impact Impact Report What we’ve accomplished, and how.
Who We Are Our Team Strategic problem-solvers eager to help Tennessee students.
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Quality Charter Review

Dive into an expert analysis of new public charter school applications in Tennessee, where we evaluate each proposal’s academic, capacity operations, and financial plan. 

We created this annual review to provide communities with an opportunity to discuss the quality of proposed public charter schools and ensure elected officials are making informed decisions that serve all Tennessee students.

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Dream Catchers Charter School

Memphis Shelby County Schools, Memphis

QCR Recommendation: Deny
Current Status: Denied by MSCS. No further appeal has been filed.
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The Forge

Metro Nashville Public Schools, Nashville

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Denied by MNPS. Decision of appeal by the TN Public Charter School Commission expected this fall.
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Jackson Museum School

Jackson-Madison County Schools, Jackson

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Denied by JMCS. Decision of appeal by the TN Public Charter School Commission expected this fall.
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KIPP Creative & Performing Arts Elementary

Memphis Shelby County Schools, Cordova

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Approved by MSCS for 2026 opening.
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Little Kings and Queens

Hamilton County Schools, East Ridge

QCR Recommendation: Incomplete
Current Status: Denied by HCS. No appeal has been filed.
Not Applicable
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NOVUS Smart Academy

Rutherford County Schools, La Vergne

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Approved by RCS for 2026 opening.
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The Rock (Opportunity School)

Metro Nashville Public School, Nashville

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Denied by MNPS. Decision of appeal by the TN Public Charter School Commission expected this fall.
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Rocketship TN-4

Rutherford County Schools, La Vergne

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Denied by RCS. No further appeal has been filed.
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Still I Rise Academy

Memphis Shelby County Schools, Memphis

QCR Recommendation: Deny
Current Status: Denied by MSCS. No further appeal has been filed.
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Tennessee Wildflower Public School

Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga

QCR Recommendation: Approve
Current Status: Denied by HCS. Decision of appeal by the TN Public Charter School Commission expected this fall.
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