Tennessee Charter School Center

🎓 Exciting news for Compass Memphis students! Compass Community Schools’ Midtown campus and Southwest Tennessee Community College have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind Spanish Translation Certificate program for high school students.

Through this innovative dual enrollment partnership, heritage Spanish speakers can earn college credit while working toward a professional credential in a high-demand field. The program will prepare students for careers in healthcare, education, legal services, business, and more, while providing valuable real-world experience through internship opportunities.

More than 15 students will join the inaugural cohort this fall, creating new pathways from high school to college credit, professional certification, and career success. We’re excited to see partnerships like this expand opportunities for Tennessee students and strengthen college and career pathways across the state's public charter school sector.

🎓 Big news for Chattanooga students! The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has launched a new dual enrollment partnership with Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence and Chattanooga Preparatory School, creating even more opportunities for students to earn college credit while still in high school. Through these partnerships, students can take UTC courses online and on campus, helping them build confidence, save on future college costs, and get a head start on their postsecondary journey. 📚We are excited to see innovative partnerships like these expanding opportunities for students and hope to see even more collaborations that strengthen educational pathways across Tennessee's public charter school sector!

Learn more: https://blog.utc.edu/news/2026/05/utc-launches-dual-enrollment-partnerships-with-chattanooga-charter-schools/

Vote for Mrs. Masters for Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Teacher! ✨🍎

Mrs. Masters embodies everything that makes a truly exceptional teacher. Her patience, kindness, and commitment to each scholar create a classroom where children feel supported, challenged, and inspired to be their very best.

❤️ From Michael J.:

“Mrs. Masters was the dream teacher for our first kindergartener—she is patient, thoughtful, and so gentle! She is a great example of every virtue that Skillern teaches and helps each of her scholars practice them in their own way. She is so mindful and perceptive of each and every scholar’s personal learning needs and meets them! Each of her students respects her and genuinely has a desire to try and be their best self, and I know that is directly linked to the respect and care she shows them every day. We absolutely loved having her this past year ❤️”

Mrs. Masters’ impact reaches far beyond academics. She nurtures character, builds confidence, and helps every child grow into the best version of themselves.

If Mrs. Masters has made a difference in your family’s life, please take a moment to vote for her in Chattanooga’s Best of the Best! 🎉

Vote here: https://www.timesfreepress.com/bob/ #/gallery/540099386

National Charter Schools Conference The National Charter Schools Conference is the largest national gathering of educators, advocates, and leaders in the charter school community.

Summer is here — and so is your chance to secure your child's spot at NursesMC Nashville. 💙

Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is still open for rising 9th & 10th graders in Davidson County.

Apply today at nursesmcnashville.org 🩺

From public defender to charter school founder, Valissia Allen has dedicated her career to expanding opportunity for Memphis students. After seeing firsthand how educational inequities impacted her community, she chose to tackle the issue at its source by founding Leadership Preparatory Charter School in Southeast Memphis. Today, Leadership Prep is one of Tennessee's highest-performing public schools serving economically disadvantaged students, helping Memphis youth build the academic and character foundation to thrive. Thank you, Valissia, for your unwavering commitment to students, families, and the Memphis community. Leaders like you are changing lives every day!
Thanks to CharterFolk for highlighting Valissia's inspiring work. Read more: https://www.charterfolk.org/charterfolk-x-volume-5-28-valissia-allen-from-public-defender-to-charter-school-founder/
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We're Hiring for School Year 2026-2027 and we have a few openings! Journey Community Schools is looking for joyous, collaborative and encouraging staff!

https://myjourneycs.org/join-our-team/

Be sure to reach out to [email protected] with any questions.