2013 Teacher of the Year Finalists
Congratulations to the finalists! Elementary, middle, and high school teachers of the year will be honored at the 2nd annual TCSA Charter Schools Gala in May. See the list here.
Tennessee Charter Schools Association
Educating Communities, Empowering Supporters, and
Promoting Legislation for Quality Public Charter Schools
Public Charter Choice
Learn about the VOICE for Public Charter Choice campaign, an outline of priorities for the 2013 legislative session, and how you can help. 
Quality Charters Map
Find a quality, public charter school in your area and find out how to get involved. VIEW THE MAP >
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Teacher Ratios Adjusted
May 17, 2013Suburban Elem schools big losers in revised teacher ratio numbers announced for consolidated Memphis ...
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Less Dropouts, More Graduates
May 17, 2013TN school board approves plan for new high school aimed at reducing number of dropouts. Board ...
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College Is Goal; Not ‘Shiny Results’
May 17, 2013Nashville schools groan about number of charter students that transfer back to district each year; s ...
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Charters Celebrate First Graduates
May 17, 2013Two TN charters able to inspire; overcome obstacles to celebrate first graduating class. Artic ...
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Squeeze On Private Virtuals
May 17, 2013TN Gov signs bill that will "tighten" enrollment requirements for privately run virtuals. Virt ...
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Tech Powerhouse In TN
May 16, 2013Apple names TN's Clarksville Academy leader in technology, chooses school to host leadersh ...
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Poor Performing Teachers Out
May 16, 2013Memphis schools look to fire 97 teachers and challenge 46 others, a result of teacher eval system th ...
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After-School Program Has Right Rhythm
May 16, 2013Extraordinary after-school program in Memphis uses city's music heritage to bring arts to low i ...
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No Crisis, Just Not Moving Forward
May 15, 2013Nashville school budget officials roll out plan to match budget numbers offered up by mayor; say the ...
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Students Weigh In On Ed Policy
May 15, 2013Students from across TN attend mock congress sponsored by state school board assoc. Attendees partic ...
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Linking Vocational Ed With Math, Science
May 15, 2013TN workshop brings together math, science, vocational ed teachers from several districts to discuss ...
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Grim Budget Outlook
May 14, 2013City council in TN debates budget scenarios, suggest unchanged funding for schools. Mayo ...
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Budget Request Finalzied
May 14, 2013Memphis-Shelby Co. school board works on final budget request, asks for $36 million in new funding. ...
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Diversity New Focus For Gifted Program
May 14, 2013Nashville schools react to audit that shows low number of blacks and Hispanics enrolled in Encore gi ...
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Teacher License Scandal
May 14, 2013Memphis teacher gets sentenced to seven years for running teacher license cheating ring in AR, MS, T ...
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Merger Budget: Spreading The Pain
May 13, 2013Joint school board in charger of Memphis merger plans meetings with public on budget which will incl ...
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When To Integrate
May 13, 2013Local TN board discuss reconfiguring elementary schools to allow students from different economic ba ...
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Charter Flexibility Extended To Districts
May 13, 2013Local Super successfully pushes for legislation that waives some state regs for districts, providing ...
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Big Interest In Teacher Bonus Program
May 10, 2013TN bonus program to get top-rated teachers into low-achieving schools is first step in shift to stat ...
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Budget Surplus Projected
May 10, 2013TN school touts themselves as "careful managers of taxpayer's money"; will finish school year w ...
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Bonus System Praise
May 10, 2013Commercial Appeal editors approve of new TN program to entice top-rated teachers to move to low-perf ...
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The Good, The Bad
May 9, 2013Memphis Flyer editors give bad and good news on county budget discussions; outline various opinions ...
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Nearly Perfect Score For School Leader
May 9, 2013Local TN school board evaluates director, giving leader 4.47 out of 5 rating. Four board membe ...
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Who Owes Whom?
May 9, 2013Memphis City Council at odds with school district since 2008 over money owed; approve resolution to ...
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Pays To Be An Effective Teacher
May 9, 2013TN announces program to lure state's best teachers into lowest performing schools; offers $7,00 ...
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Principle Embraces Common Core
May 8, 2013TN principle and parent writes opinion piece in support of Common Core standards; says they are more ...
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Magnificent Magnet
May 8, 2013Teachers gush with pride as local TN magnet school for arts receives top award from national magnet ...
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New Start Times Rattle Parents
May 8, 2013Parents wonder if Memphis schools didn't get he short end of the stick in decisions about schoo ...
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Talks Open On School Funding Case
May 8, 2013Memphis City Council reaches out to school district, attempts to resolve court battle over funding f ...
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Merger Not To Blame
May 7, 2013Interim Sup of Shelby Co. schools in Memphis defends staff reductions, takes issue with people blami ...
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