TN Parents for Public School Options

Parents and scholars from #Knoxville's @EmeraldScholars visited the State Capitol to encourage legislators to support public charters. Thank you, @ElectCarringer, @ElaineElect, @MasseyForSenate, @SenatorBriggs, & others for taking the time to hear from them!

We had a fantastic 2026 TCSC Day on the Hill! All-star students & teachers from charter schools across TN joined us at the Capitol to meet state legislators, share their stories, & showcase the outstanding achievements of Tennessee’s charter sector.🏛️ #TNCharters #ServingStudents

Parents know what's best for their students! Some from @NashClassical & @LEADSchools met with legislators to talk about the difference public charters are making. Thanks to @SenBrentTaylor, Rep. @JakeMcCalmonTN, & others for speaking with them.

In @Forbes, Sen. @bfrist, M.D., Chairman & Founder of SCORE, highlights @TNNatureAcademy and the growing impact of nature-based education. His piece underscores how innovative school models are taking root in Tennessee and how they are benefiting students. 🔗 forbes.com/sites/billfris…

37% of TN Charter Schools earned an A or B from the state’s Report Card in 2025, up from 36% in 2024 & 32% in 2023! Public Charter Schools - which are free, open to everyone, & offer more flexibility for families - are helping students across TN succeed: publiccharterswork.com

🎉 Congratulations to Manessa Parker of @SACSmemphis for being named last week’s @TNLottery Educator of the Week! Her passion for students reflects the very best of #TNCharters. We’re proud to celebrate outstanding educators like Ms. Parker! 👏 WATCH: wreg.com/news/manessa-p…

Scholars are exploring their futures virtually! In conjunction with @emeraldyouth's Calling & Career program, scholars gained exposure to different career paths through immersive games and experiences using VR headsets.

Have you read our recent survey of Tennessee parents? 2/3 said that they believe Public Charter Schools produce better academic results than traditional schools. Read what else they had to say: parentsforpublicschooloptions.com/2026-parent-pr…

Parents from @Ivy_Academy & #SkillernElementary met with lawmakers at the #TN State Capitol, discussing the vital role parents play in making decisions about their children’s education. Thanks to @SenBoWatson, Rep. @GregVitalTN, & the others who took time to meet with this group.

#NewData: Parents across TN overwhelmingly support the ability to customize their child’s public education, with 87% supporting access to public charter schools and 63% believing that public charters produce better results for students. Learn more: parentsforpublicschooloptions.com/2026-parent-pr…

Important update for Nashville families impacted by power outages. @MetroSchools is extending the Optional Schools application deadline for families seeking to attend charter schools and those outside their zone to February 13. Apply➡️ mnps.schoolmint.com/login

Public Charter Schools in TN are: 🎒Growing, With Enrollment Increasing 550% Since 2010 📚 FREE For All Students 🏫 Open To Everyone 🧮 39 Days Ahead In Math and 34 Days Ahead In Reading Growth According To A Stanford Study 🎓 Held To The Same Standards As District-Run Schools

Check out more 2025 TCSC highlights!👇#TNCharters #ServingStudents

🎉Kicking off the new year! In 2025, we advanced policy, elevated #TNCharter schools, strengthened local engagement, shared data & best practices, grew partnerships & membership, and advocated for TN students. Thank you to all who made it possible! Check out the highlights⬇️

“The environment where our kids spend a thousand hours a year has a direct impact on how well they learn, how well they behave (and) on their physical and mental health.” —@bfrist in @Tennessean When school environments are disrupted, students feel it first. Explore the Tennessean feature & SCORE’s symposium takeaways below. 📰: tennessean.com/story/news/edu… 📘: tnscore.org/resources/conn…

Does aligning intervention directly to core classroom instruction lead to stronger literacy outcomes than traditional intervention approaches? SCORE’s newest research study with Knox County Schools shows that: 📈 Students gained 1.3 additional months of literacy growth on average 💰 Districts can redirect funds previously spent on separate programs 🍎 Four out of five teachers prefer this model for its alignment and its ease in adoption These findings offer Tennessee a clear, scalable path to help more students reach literacy proficiency. 📘 Read the full report: tnscore.org/resources/inst…

#ICYMI: A report from @ppi, released in October 2024, concludes that increased public school choice lifts school quality and that cities improve in closing the achievement gap when even a small share of their students attend public charter schools: parentsforpublicschooloptions.com/fast-facts

#NewData: Charters in TN earned TVAAS levels 4 and 5 at higher rates than district-operated schools (54% vs. 39%). 44% of charters also earned TVAAS level 5 compared to 30% of district-operated schools. Learn why #PublicChartersWork: publiccharterswork.com

"Creative practices in Tennessee’s charter schools have been key to driving results — they also shine a bright light on what can happen when you take passionate and creative leaders and give them the freedom to do what is best for their students." 🔗Read: tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

TCSC’s Rob Vagi highlights new research showing economically disadvantaged TN students rebounded faster & achieved more after the pandemic. The credit? Charter schools’ flexibility & innovation — showing what’s possible when schools have freedom to do what’s best for students!