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Legislative Session is Now Underway!
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Governor Haslam made his seventh “State-of-the-State” address to the Tennessee General Assembly, which serves as the unofficial kickoff to the 2017 Legislative Session. Veteran and newly elected officials alike have made their way to Capitol Hill and ready to work. For the past several months, our Government Relations and Advocacy team has been meeting with charter leaders, talking to parents and communities, and developing a set of priorities to make sure ALL students have access to a high-quality education. This session, we are focusing our priorities on:
- Progress towards closing the facilities funding gap for charter schools.
- Increased transparency between authorizers and charter schools and a positive impact on the quality of authorizer practice.
- Consistency and clarity across authorizer best practices, actions and expectations.
Stay tuned here for future updates to stay in the loop as things unfold on the Hill!
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Let's Talk Charters: NAACP Education Task Force Visited Memphis
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Memphis community members, education advocates, parents and charter school leaders showed up in full force for the NAACP's Excellence in Education Hearing Session.
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Earlier this month, Memphis was one of the first stops for the NAACP's newly developed Education Task Force, established to learn and study "Excellence in Education" following the organization's call for a moratorium on charter schools. Tennessee has proven to be a leading example of charter school innovation and accountability done right as presented by TCSC's CEO, Maya Bugg, during the session. Even NAACP representatives had to agree!
"When I measure what they’ve done in Tennessee and what the legislation has been, what the laws and standards have been in Tennessee, it’s better than a lot of places,” said Gloria Sweet-Love, president of the NAACP’s Tennessee State Conference.
Check out some of the key takeaways from the 4-hour hearing courtesy of Chalkbeat's article.
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NOW HIRING: TCSC is Looking for a Director of Policy
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The Tennessee Charter School Center (TCSC) is seeking a full-time Director of Policy to join our Policy Team. The perfect candidate will help lead the organization’s work in setting the statewide legislative agenda for TCSC, and identifying a roadmap for future policy, regulatory and advocacy work on behalf of the public charter sector in Tennessee. For more detailed job responsibilities and to apply, visit TCSC Careers online.
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New Year & New Team Members: Welcome Marceia!
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Marceia Ashe joins TCSC as our Director of Quality School Initiatives. She will oversee the cultivation, incubation, growth, and development of quality school programs for the Tennessee Charter School Center. With more than 20 years of experience working in public education, Marceia has a broad strong foundation and understanding of public education. We are excited to have her!
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SURVEY: Help us become better communicators!
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We want to hear from you! 2017 is a year of refinement for the Tennessee Charter School Center. We are seeking ways to communicate better, keep you informed and engage around topics that interest you most. You can help us in this process by providing feedback on this monthly newsletter.
Take this quick survey and tell us more!
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The Tennessee Charter School Center is the primary charter school support organization in Tennessee. We are leading the movement for effective policy, excellent schools, quality operators & informed communities. Our mission is to support quality and cultivate innovation in public education and ensure ALL students in Tennessee have access and the opportunity of a quality education.
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DEADLINE:
TDOE Letter of Intent for New Charter Schools
February 1, 2017
Today is the FINAL day to submit your letter of intent for those interested in starting a Tennessee charter school for the 2018-19 school year. Submit letters of intent via email to charter.schools@tn.gov and contact the local board of education to determine where to submit the letters locally.
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SAVE THE DATE:
2017 Charter School Enrollment Fair
March 25, 2017
Memphis, TN
2017 marks five years of helping families figure out what public school options are available to them. The Memphis Enrollment Fair is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, meet school staff, learn about programs and transportation, and find the best fit for student needs – from bilingual programs, art and music, to college prep, career tracks, special education and more. The event is free and open to the public. More details coming soon!
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