TN Charters 101
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.
Tennessee Charter School Quick Facts
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History of Tennessee Public Charter Sector
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Tennessee Public Charter School Commission
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Tennessee Public Charter Sector Comparison
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Tennessee Public Charters: Enrollment Process
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Nashville Public Charter Schools Map
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In 2023, there were 114 charter schools in Tennessee serving approximately 44,000 students — 5 percent of the state’s total student population. SCORE resources provide key data regarding the enrollment, demographics, and performance of public charter schools in Tennessee.
Tennessee Public Charter School Enrollment
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Tennessee Public Charter School Demographics
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Tennessee Charter School Achievement
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Tennessee Charter Postsecondary Preparedness
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Student Growth In Tennessee Public Charter Schools
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Historically Underserved Student Groups In Tennessee Public Charter Schools
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Tennessee public charter schools are held to high expectations and high accountability, and they have the flexibility to innovate, including with staffing and instructional models, support for teachers, and school culture. In the ideas noted here, high-performing public charter schools share their work and learnings.
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