The Signal · Issue #40
Nashville School of Excellence Faces Tough Questions on Track Record Before State Commission
Good morning.
In this week's Signal, we take a look at Metro Nashville Public Schools defending its decision to deny two public charter school applications, including one that earned the district's highest application rating since 2014, to the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.
We also take a look at a Clarksville lawmaker being recognized with the TSS Action Hero Award for his contributions to public school education.
The Lead
The Gate School Defends Academic Model as Metro Nashville Public Schools Cites Costs
By Firefly Staff
The Gate School earned the district’s highest charter application rating since 2014.
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Nashville School of Excellence Faces Tough Questions on Track Record Before State Commission
Kurdish and Latino community leaders backed the proposed STEM school, but the Commission’s Executive Director pressed the network on its academic results in Memphis.
Firefly Staff
Representative Aron Maberry Recognized for Public School Education Contributions
Maberry became the fourth lawmaker to receive a TSS Action Hero Award and highlighted education legislation accomplishments.
Jacob Holley
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