School choice
So-called ‘opportunity’ charter schools will be held to a different standard
'We are not for sale,’ say teachers who want more meaningful investments in public schools.
Will the GOP supermajority be able to agree on a universal plan this time?
Tennessee charter commission members express little confidence in options within Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Strong fiscal management means ‘We don’t have to choose.’
The current state budget includes $144 million for a private school voucher proposal that failed to pass.
Superintendent goes door to door checking on students who haven’t shown up this year.
Outside pro-voucher groups invested $4.5 million in key races
In a flurry of activity, the board also ended its Campus Schools contract with the University of Memphis.
Voucher critics denounce special interest money and negative campaign ads
Critics say Lee’s education platform promotes segregation and inequality.
Lee works to replace voucher opponents with loyalists in GOP primaries
Poll results depend on how the questions are framed and who asks
‘This was a session of good, bad, and ugly,’ said one Democratic lawmaker.
Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed statewide expansion follows a string of failed attempts, narrow votes, and court reversals.
Lee plans to push for policy again next year.
With time running out, GOP leaders insist voucher bill is still in play
Student testing is a sticking point as legislative leaders seek a compromise.
Charter networks, both inside and outside the state, are tracking the legislation.
University could use charter groups to expand its reach and replicate teaching and learning models.