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SHARE YOUR VOICE: Parents Are Sharing How #ChartersWork
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When given the option, parents increasingly are choosing to enroll their children in public charter schools. In many communities, the demand for charter schools is far outpacing the supply. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and the Black Alliance for Educational Options have launched the #ChartersWork campaign – an effort to promote the positive impacts that charters have afforded communities of color. Great things are happening right here in Tennessee, too!
So, how can you join the conversation?
- Visit www.ChartersWork.com
- Share your story! Tag your posts and tweets to @TNcharters with #ChartersWork to highlight the great things happening in your charter school.
- Spread the word! Like and share posts from @TNcharters on social media and with five friends or family members.
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CHARTER LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Nashville's Stem Prep Middle Principal is Helping to Bridge Language Barriers
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STEM Prep student, Edgardo, and Principal Kristin McGraner
Photo credit: Grace Tatter/Chalkbeat TN
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Nashville's Stem Prep Academy Middle principal, Kristin McGraner, pioneered a new program specifically for students who speak little to no English.
McGraner was inspired by one of her students, Edgardo, who came to Nashville unable to speak any English. She assigned a special teacher to him to help learn English and be proficient in other subjects. This made her wonder how she could help and improve the lives of more children like Edgardo.
Now, Nashville Newcomer Academy aims to have students proficient in English within one year. Continue reading about Newcomers here.
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National Association of Charter Authorizers to Advise Shelby County Schools
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Shelby County Schools is partnering with the National Association of Charter School Authorizers to improve its operations and governing relations with district charter schools.
As an authorizer, SCS is one of the three approving entities in Tennessee responsible for deciding whether to allow a charter school to open and operate. The other two approved Authorizers are the Achievement School District (ASD) and the State Board of Education. Authorizers also monitor academic standards, evaluate organizational performance, and ultimately ensure the district offers high-quality charter schools. Read more about what changes may be underway here.
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CHARTER LEADER SPOTLIGHT: Elaine Swafford Turns a Chattanooga Charter School into a Top Performer
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CGLA Executive Director Elaine Swafford walks through tables of her students on the first day of the school year.
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Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy has done a complete turnaround thanks to the strong leadership of Executive Director, Elaine Swafford.
Swafford's vision and passion for the girls drives her to be intentional and creative to help her students be successful in acdemia and life. CGLA provides everything from a vigorous cirriculum to wi-fi hotspots for home, to yoga and zumba classes. Learn more about CGLA's unique community-school based model.
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Facing History Trains Teachers on Culturally Responsive Teaching
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Facing History's Highschool Leaders in Memphis.
Photo Credit: @FacingMemphis on Twitter
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Memphis nonprofit, Facing History and Ourselves, teamed up with Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School to train educators in culturally responsive teaching. Teachers learned how to use novels and other resources to aid in discussions around race, gender, authority and achievement in this country. This is an effort that contributes to the broader landscape of helping students better connect present struggles to history and digest information in a healthy way.
Learn more about Culturally Responsive Teaching.
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The Tennessee Charter School Center is the primary charter school support organization in Tennessee. We are committed to advancing educational outcomes for all students via access to high-quality, public school options. Our mission is to support quality and cultivate innovation in public education while serving as an advocate on behalf of public charter schools.
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National Summit on Education Reform
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2016
Washington, D.C.
As ExcelinEd's flagship initiative, the National Summit on Ed Reform annually convenes education leaders to share strategies to improve the quality of education for all children. This one-stop shop of policies and practices gathers lawmakers, policymakers and advocates from around the nation to share what works, what doesn't and what's next in education.
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2017 Collective Impact Forum
Save The Date!
May 23-25 2017,
Boston, Mass.
The 2017 Collective Impact Convening brings together funders, backbones, partners, and community members for cross-sector dialogue and peer learning to tackle complex issues in the collective impact field.!
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Public School Hall of Fame Luncheon
October 17, 2016
Join the Nashville Public Education Foundation for the 12th annual Public Schools Hall of Fame luncheon! The event celebrates the importance of strong public schools to Nashville’s economic and social success. Get your ticket(s) today!
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TN Dept. of Education's Lead Conference
October 24-26, 2016
The annual LEAD Conference gives educators a chance to share and discuss effective practices happening daily in Tennessee schools. Educators from across the state share their best ideas for preparing Tennessee's students for college and careers.
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