What’s the difference between a charter, a magnet, and a neighborhood school in Nashville? Plus the local news for August 26, 2024.
Hillsdale-affiliated charter schools back off plans to open in Tennessee
Hillsdale-affiliated charter management organization, American Classical Education, withdrew its appeal to open three charter schools in Middle Tennessee.
Exploring Americana
Today marks the fourth day of the annual Americana Fest. In this episode, we’re sitting down with artists from Nashville and beyond to talk about the future of this genre and its relationship to Music City.
Another charter school is coming to West Nashville, after the new state commission voted in favor Tuesday
Nashville Classical Charter School won approval to open a second campus on Tuesday. The school was one of the first to be reviewed by the new Tennessee Public Charter School Commission. Previously, appeals were evaluated by the State Board of Education.
State Board Of Education Overturns Local Denials For Nashville Charters
The Tennessee State Board of Education voted to approve two Nashville charter schools Monday, overturning the local school board’s decision in July to deny new charters. The decision paves the way for Nashville Collegiate Prep to open in 2021 and KIPP Antioch College Prep High School to open in 2023.
Entire Congressional Delegation Invited To Tour Charter Schools, Even Those With None In Their Districts
One charter school advocacy group is offering tours to Tennessee’s Congressional delegation, even though most of their districts don’t have any charters.
Charter School Director Calls Jesse Register’s Increasing Support ‘Refreshing’
When KIPP Nashville celebrated the opening of its new high school, Metro’s school superintendent was there to help cut the ribbon. It marks a continuing shift in the rocky relationship between the school board and charter operators.
Great Hearts’ State Appeal Hinges on Question of Diversity
An Arizona-based charter-school operator hoping to expand into Nashville appealed its case to the state Tuesday, after it was rejected by Metro last month. Officials sparred over whether the proposal from Great Hearts Academies will allow for enough student diversity.
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