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Resources: Public Charter Schools

January 6, 2026
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High-quality nonprofit public charter schools are one strategy Tennessee is using to support and accelerate student learning. Expanding high-quality public charter schools is a research-supported approach for increasing student achievement, with public charters showing better outcomes for Black, Hispanic, and low-income students in Tennessee when compared to many traditional public schools.

Charter Resources

Tennessee public charter schools are a free public option available for students and families in Tennessee. Our charter one-pagers and fact sheets detail what public charter schools are, how they differ from district-run schools, answer commonly asked questions, and highlight key data points on the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

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