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Innovative Models | Education-to-Career Pathways
From Vision to Action: Building Stronger Pathways to Economic Independence
June 29, 2026
Preparing more Tennessee students for economic independence requires stronger connections between education and workforce needs. The 2026 Future Forward Summit brought together leaders from K-12 education, postsecondary education, workforce development, industry, philanthropy, and state government to explore how Tennessee can build stronger, more connected pathways for every student. This memo highlights five key takeaways from the summit and explores practical solutions for education, workforce, business, and policy leaders working together to strengthen Tennessee's education-to-career ecosystem.
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Postsecondary Success | Innovative Models
Coaching and Completion Grants: Five Years of Evidence and Impact
April 9, 2026
New evidence shows that access to postsecondary education alone is not enough — targeted coaching and just-in-time financial support help more students persist and complete postsecondary credentials. Over the past five years, Tennessee has paired tuition-free access through Tennessee Promise with proactive completion coaching and completion grants for students with the greatest financial need. This report brings together evidence from the tnAchieves COMPLETE program and Knox Promise pilot, showing that this combined approach strengthens persistence and improves outcomes for students across the state.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models
2024-25 Tennessee Public Charter School Demographics
February 5, 2026
Public charter schools serve a larger proportion of students from historically underserved groups — including Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students — than their traditional public school peers.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models
Public Charter Schools Across Tennessee
February 5, 2026
In 2025, there are 119 charter schools in Tennessee, serving over 44,000 students — 5% of the state’s total student population.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models | K-12 Success
Nashville Charter Schools Provide Families With an Alternative to Priority Schools in Their Area
February 5, 2026
Charter schools are a free public school option, with many located near Nashville’s lowest-performing schools (priority schools). For the 2024-25 school year, Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) had 23 priority schools serving over 10,000 students. All of these priority schools are traditional district-run schools and one is a charter school.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Education Finance | Innovative Models
History of Tennessee Public Charter Sector
February 5, 2026
Tennessee public charter schools are a free, public option available for students and families in Tennessee. This resource explores the timeline of state policy and funding regarding public charter schools in Tennessee.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models
Tennessee Charter School Quick Facts
February 5, 2026
Learn the basic facts about public charter schools in Tennessee, including where they're located and a breakdown of the students they serve.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models
Who Can Enroll In A Tennessee Public Charter School?
February 5, 2026
Tennessee Public Charter schools are a free public option available for students and families in Tennessee. Learn more about enrollment at these schools.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models
Historically Underserved Student Groups in Tennessee Public Charter Schools
January 6, 2026
Public charter schools serve a greater proportion of students from historically underserved groups — namely students of color and economically disadvantaged students — compared to noncharter schools across the state. On average, these charter students show faster academic growth and higher proficiency levels than their district peers.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission
January 6, 2026
In Tennessee, the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission is the state’s appellate authorizer. The commission hears new-start, revocation, amendment, and renewal appeals from across the state and serves as the authorizer and local education agency (LEA) for any school it authorizes upon appeal.
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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models
Tennessee Public Charter School Achievement and Growth
January 6, 2026
Since 2021, public charter schools have seen significant increases in student proficiency across both English language arts (ELA) and math. Learn more about achievement and growth in Tennessee public charter schools.
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Data Insights | Innovative Models | K-12 Success
Integrating AI Into English Language Arts
October 28, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is advancing quickly, and Tennessee has an opportunity to lead the way in integrating it meaningfully into teaching and learning — starting with English language arts (ELA). Our memo examines how identifying the AI literacy skills and competencies that align with Tennessee’s ELA standards can help students build future-ready skills while supporting teachers with clear expectations and practical tools.
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