Six Tennessee schools receive national recognition
Six Tennessee schools have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic performance or their work to close.
American Classical Education blasts decision against proposed Madison County school that included 74 reasons for denial
Leaders of American Classical Education (ACE) didn’t hold back their criticism of Jackson-Madison County school board members who voted down.
- by Reana Gibson
- July 27, 2023
Nine proposed public charter schools are up for vote this month. Will school boards follow the recommendations from independent reviewers who gave five applications high marks?
The approval process for proposed new public charter schools is about to begin its second round for school districts across.
- by Sky Arnold
- July 18, 2023
District level data shows challenges for third-grade students in rural counties and West Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Education says four of five third-grade students in the Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) failed to.
- by Sky Arnold
- May 24, 2023
American Classical Education finds mixed bag in second attempt to open public charter schools in Tennessee
American Classical Education (ACE) will open at least one public charter school in Tennessee, but the group’s controversial history remains.
- by Tennessee Firefly Staff
- April 28, 2023
State audit found school officials in Dyer County wrongfully used COVID grant for bonuses
The Tennessee Comptroller Office says Dyer County Schools administrative staff wrongfully paid themselves more than $63 thousand in bonuses through.
- by Sky Arnold
- January 3, 2023
Flu outbreak threatens more disruptions for Tennessee schools
Districts throughout Tennessee and the nation are working to help students recover from learning losses spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic..
- by Tonyaa Weathersbee, Chalkbeat Tennessee
- December 2, 2022
Charter Commission ends appeal cycle by overturning Metro Nashville Public Schools again
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission ended this year’s charter appeal cycle with another key vote to approve a high-quality.
- by Vanessa Helgeland
- October 19, 2022
Fayette County charter school proposed to support future Ford families
Fayette County Tennessee has one high school to serve a population that’s expected to grow substantially when Ford Motor Company.
- by Sky Arnold
- October 3, 2022
Appeals withdrawn for proposed charter schools with connections to Hillsdale
American Classical Education informed the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission Thursday that it’s withdrawing new start charter appeals for American.
- by Sky Arnold
- September 29, 2022