The Signal · Issue #37
This Nonprofit is Giving Appalachian Students a New Chance at Education
Good morning.
In this week's Signal, we take a look at a nonprofit that is trying to give disadvantaged West Tennessee students access to better education and career outcomes.
We also take a look at a Tennessee school board defending its decision to deny a public charter school application, as well as responses to our questionnaire on key education issues, including public school choice.
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This Nonprofit is Giving Appalachian Students a New Chance at Education
By Jacob Holley
The Genesis Generation Foundation focuses on bringing access to education and career pathways to disadvantaged West Tennessee students.
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Hamilton County Defends Denial of Proposed Public Charter School
The Tennessee Public Charter School Commission will decide Empowerment Academy’s appeal next month.
Jacob Holley
School Board Members Ignore Questions About Public School Choice
Only four board members in Tennessee’s three largest school districts responded to a Tennessee Firefly questionnaire on key education issues their district is facing.
Sky Arnold
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