The following statement is issued by Sheleah Harris, Director of Advocacy, Tennessee Charter School Center, in response to the Shelby County School Board’s charter application review process and approval decisions:

Nashville, Tenn. – During the inaugural Tennessee Charter Schools Conference, the Tennessee Charter School Center (TCSC) recognized five distinguished education leaders and organizations that are catalysts in the classroom and within their communities. 

Nashville, Tenn. – For the first time ever, charter school leaders, teachers, board members, elected officials, and fellow education advocates have an opportunity to convene in one place during the inaugural Tennessee Charter Schools Conference hosted by the Tennessee Charter School Center (TCSC).