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Strategic School Staffing: Tennessee’s Opportunity To Sustain And Elevate Great Teaching

May 8, 2024

Access to highly effective teachers is essential for student achievement. However, growing evidence suggests students have unreliable and inequitable access to effective educators, with many school districts reporting high levels of teacher vacancies. This series examines the challenges facing Tennessee’s educator labor market and highlights innovative practices to strengthen it.

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Teachers & Leaders | High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Education Finance | Postsecondary Success | Innovative Models | Education-to-Career Pathways | K-12 Success

2024 State of Education in Tennessee: Building A Brighter Future

December 5, 2023

Tennessee is a leader in piloting and scaling efforts to strengthen student success. Foundational strategies have been grounded in high expectations for educators, schools, and students – from the time students enter the classroom to the time they receive a degree or credential. This work is yielding demonstrated results for students. However, while progress has been made, it is clear more needs to be done. Tennessee’s next challenge is to expand its vision for education so that each student not only has the opportunity to succeed in school but also has the opportunity to be prepared for a career that enables economic independence.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models | K-12 Success

National Study Highlights Student Growth In Tennessee Public Charter Schools

August 1, 2023

In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. The resources below provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

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Teachers & Leaders | High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models | K-12 Success

A SPOTLIGHT ON Nashville Classical Charter School

April 3, 2023

Founded in 2013, Nashville Classical Charter School (NCCS) serves a racially, economically, and geographically diverse group of 550 students in grades K-8. Seventy percent of NCCS students are Black or LatinX, and the student body represents 26 unique zip codes from across the greater Nashville area.

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Teachers & Leaders | High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models | K-12 Success

A SPOTLIGHT ON Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School

April 3, 2023

Located in North Nashville, Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School serves 352 students in grades K-5. Nearly 95 percent of its students are Black. Purpose Prep aims to provide all students with a rigorous curriculum, high-quality instruction, and positive character development to ensure they are prepared for college.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Postsecondary Success | Innovative Models | K-12 Success

Tennessee Public Charter Schools Are Preparing Students For Postsecondary Education

April 3, 2023

In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. The resources below provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models

Tennessee Public Charter School Achievement And Growth

April 3, 2023

In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. The resources below provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Data Insights | Innovative Models

2022-23 Tennessee Public Charter School Demographics

April 3, 2023

In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. The resources below provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models

Public Charter Schools Across Tennessee

April 3, 2023

In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee, serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. The resources below provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.

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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

April 3, 2023

Tennessee Public Charter schools are a free, public option available for students and families in Tennessee. These resources provide information about what public charter schools are, an overview of how they differ from district-run schools, and answers to commonly asked questions.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models

Who Can Enroll In A Tennessee Public Charter School?

April 3, 2023

Tennessee Public Charter schools are a free, public option available for students and families in Tennessee. These resources provide information about what public charter schools are, an overview of how they differ from district-run schools, and answers to commonly asked questions.

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High-Quality Public Charter Schools | Innovative Models

High Expectations And High Accountability: Tennessee’s Charter School Sector

April 3, 2023

Tennessee Public Charter schools are a free, public option available for students and families in Tennessee. These resources provide information about what public charter schools are, an overview of how they differ from district-run schools, and answers to commonly asked questions.

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