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Chatt Prep expansion denied despite test score gains — The Signal #30 | Tennessee Firefly
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The Signal · Issue #30

Chatt Prep expansion denied despite test score gains

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Sent to 3,187 subscribers

Chatt Prep Narrowly Denied Expansion Despite Large Academic Improvements
Chatt Prep Narrowly Denied Expansion Despite Large Academic Improvements

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

That's it for this week's Signal. Be sure to check your inbox for our next newsletter, the Beam, on Thursday. Thanks for reading.

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