New Tennessee charter school law for at-risk students draws interest in Memphis and Nashville
Under a 2024 Tennessee law, charter schools could open specifically to serve students dealing with substance abuse, juvenile crime, teen pregnancy or a range of other barriers to obtaining their high school diploma. (Courtesy Getty Images)
Three aspiring charter groups are interested in opening schools in Memphis and Nashville in 2026 under a new state law aimed at creating options for at-risk youth.
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Marta W. Aldrich is the senior statehouse correspondent at Chalkbeat Tennessee. A newswoman for The Associated Press for most of her career, Marta has covered state government, politics, business, education and other Tennessee news. She has served as news editor of United Methodist News Service and features editor of American Profile magazine. Marta is a graduate of Memphis City Schools and the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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