Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Lillian Hartgrove https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/270 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 Statewide commission will ensure high bar for charter schools https://dailymemphian.com/article/5185 <p>This year, the Tennessee General Assembly approved Gov. Bill Lee&rsquo;s proposal to&nbsp;establish an independent statewide authorizer of public charter schools. The commission will ensure decisions to open or close public&nbsp;charter schools are made based on the specific needs of local students.</p> lillian.hartgrove@tn.gov (Lillian Hartgrove) Opinion https://dailymemphian.com/article/5185 Tue, 21 May 2019 10:35:40 -0500