NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Education released their annual Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) results, which measures the impact schools and teachers have on their students' academic growth and progress year over year. Among the results, Metro Nashville public charter middle and high schools stood out with 17 out of 21 receiving a Level 5 composite growth score – the highest growth score possible. 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  While most families across Nashville are still preparing for the start of school, students of several charter schools in Nashville will be getting a jump start on curbing their summer learning loss when their schools start a week early. Charter schools are public schools that are managed by independent, nonprofit organizations. The management structure allows for greater flexibility in the design of the instructional environment, including when the school year starts and ends. The first day of school for Metro Nashville Public Schools is Monday, August 7.

The following statement is issued by Maya Bugg, Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Charter School Center, in response to the State Board of Education’s Charter Appeal decisions...