May 9-15, 2021 marks the annual celebration of National Charter Schools Week. This year is an exciting one as it is the 30th anniversary of the first charter school law, which changed the future of public education and student success forever. In recognition of our movement's history and future, this year's theme is National Charter Schools Week 2021: 30 Years Strong. 

The unique challenges of 2020, from devastating tornadoes in Tennessee to a global pandemic, put the nimble nature of public charter schools to the test as educators across the state quickly identified innovative ways to keep students engaged and avoid learning losses. TCSC was also faced with the need to be creative and flexible in the ways we supported public charter schools, as well as their families and educators.

In this year's TCSC Annual Impact Report, we highlight not only the challenges and successes of Tennessee's public charter schools over the past year, but also inspiring stories that illustrate why our collaborative work is so important. We are excited to share our 2021 Annual Impact Report with you.