Three Memphis charter schools set for abrupt closure
Researchers have found the Achievement School District has been largely unsuccessful at producing improvements for students. (The Daily Memphian file)
Charter operator Memphis Scholars received a violation from Tennessee’s Achievement School District, prompting a board vote to close three schools that serve more than 400 students in North and South Memphis.
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