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Tennessee Charter School Center Partners with PIE Network
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The Tennessee Charter School Center is proud to partner with PIE (Policy Innovators in Education) Network! The Network’s mission is to connect state-level education advocacy organizations with colleagues across the country to amplify their voices and maximize their impact. PIE Network includes a combination of 87 state advocacy organizations and charter school associations and 22 national policy partners—in total representing 35 states and the District of Columbia.
TCSC is one of seven state associations to join the Network this year, and we are looking forward to working with the Network in the future! Learn more about the PIE Network here.
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SCS Office of Charter Schools Hosts Charter Leader Institute
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The Office of Charter Schools hosted the 2018 Charter Leader Institute. At the forum, Charter Leaders had access to break-out sessions designed to be collaborative, thought-provoking discussions between charter leaders ,district departments and other community-based education experts. TCSC's own Marceia Ashe was among the presenters and spoke on the importance of Board Governance Compliance.
After completing its first year in the Shelby County School District, the Office of Charter schools is excited about continuing to provide innovative ways for charter operators to grow, improve and create the best school choices for children and families. See the full list of speakers and download presentations here.
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Don't Worry, BEE Happy at IVY Academy
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Bees are dying at an alarming rate worldwide, and at an especially high rate in Tennessee. IVY Academy, an environmentally focused charter school, is hoping to tackle this issue by adding a bee population to its agricultural science program with the help of a grant to kick off the effort. Teachers at the academy have been able to work factoids about bees and the program into classes across subjects, giving students lessons they can watch play out firsthand.
Tennessee Valley Beekeepers Association vice president, Doug Eckert, believes that informing people about the issue is the first step to reversing this decline. Check out the full story on how students are getting involved here.
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Bluff CIty High Football Program Gets New Gear
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Bluff City High School is among 13 Memphis-area schools to receive a grant for new football equipment, uniforms and other athletic resources. The awards are based on merit, need and a school’s commitment to coaching education and best practices! Congratulations Bluff City High! Go Gray Wolves! For the full story, click here.
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LEAD Academy High Teacher Competes for
MasterChef Title
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After following in his grandmother's footsteps and becoming a teacher, Lead Academy High School's very own Gerron Hunt, never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional chef. Hunt, now being mentored by world-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay, is vying to become America's next MASTERCHEF! Your Charter School family is cheering you on, Gerron!
Check out MasterChef on FOX Wednesdays at 8/7 CT and read more about Chef Gerron here.
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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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Inaugural Tennessee Charter School Conference
July 23-25, 2018
The Tennessee Charter School Center is excited to present the first ever Tennessee Charter Schools Conference! Meet us in Music City on July 23-25 and join fellow professionals in education to lead, learn and innovate ways to better serve students and families across the state.
This professional development opportunity is open to teachers, support staff, instructional coaches, executive directors, board members, and community leaders. We are currently accepting presentation submissions covering a variety of topics that relate to best practices to promote quality charter schools.
To get out more information, submit a presentation proposal and register for the event, click here.
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Board Smart:
Board and Governance Training
Now through October 1, 2018.
The Tennessee Charter School Center is excited to announce that registration is open for BoardSmart, our revamped board and governance training program. Charter school governance is an important part of thriving, high quality schools, and we are excited to work with boards to provide these important trainings and certifications.
BoardSmart will assist all charter schools in Tennessee with meeting training and certification requirements.
Register here.
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