The Signal · Issue #30
Chatt Prep expansion denied despite test score gains
Good morning.
In this week's edition of the Signal, we're covering news from Chattanooga, where a public charter school has been denied expansion despite showing significant academic gains and ever-increasing demand for seats.
We also have the latest in our series of election profiles, with a closer look at the two candidates competing to replace longtime District 81 Representative Debra Moody. Also, don't skip our feature on a Tennessee elementary school teacher who won the prestigious Milken Award.
The Lead
Chatt Prep Narrowly Denied Expansion Despite Large Academic Improvements
By Jacob Holley
The Hamilton County Board of Education could not reach the required majority for approval due to absences.
Read the full story →Also in this issue
West Tennessee Candidates Offer Different Solutions to Improve Education
Brett Giannini and Jason Fleming are vying to replace longtime State Representative Debra Moody.
Sky Arnold
Manchester Elementary Teacher Shocked to Receive Milken Educator Award
Holly Logan received national recognition for her work helping English language learners.
Zoe Kuhn
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