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Tennessee Charter School Center

MNPS is holding an options fair this weekend, but charter schools won’t be there

Alexis Marshall

November 16, 2022

This weekend, families can head to Nissan Stadium for a school fair, hosted by Metro Nashville Public Schools. But when looking over their options, there will be a notable absence: charter schools.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: charter schools, Education, Metro Nashville Public Schools, Tennessee Charter School Center

Report Finds Charters Have ‘Negative Fiscal Impact’ On Nashville District Schools

Blake Farmer

September 22, 2014

“Charter schools will – with nearly 100 percent certainty – have a negative fiscal impact on Metro Schools.” That’s a direct quote from a study ordered by the board of education, confirming the views of several charter skeptics on panel.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: charter schools, Tennessee Charter School Center, Will Pinkston

IRS Complaint Suggests Tennessee Charter Center Shouldn’t Be Tax Exempt

Blake Farmer

June 19, 2014

Labor groups in Nashville are taking a high-profile swipe at charter school advocates.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Greg Thompson, Tennessee Charter School Center

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