There are 3 article(s) tagged Freedom Prep Academy.:

• July 2019

  • In a reversal, Memphis charter network to stay with state district for now

    Freedom Preparatory Academy will continue operating its Westwood neighborhood elementary school as part of the state turnaround district instead of moving the school to Shelby County Schools oversight.

    By Caroline Bauman July 30, 2019

  • A Memphis charter network leaves state district for local oversight

    Freedom Preparatory Academy, a 10-year-old charter network, will move its Westwood neighborhood elementary school to Shelby County Schools oversight — rolling back the 2014 state takeover of the school.

    By Laura Faith Kebede July 07, 2019

• February 2019

  • Calkins: Nike features local, inner-city girls rugby team as part of new Serena Williams campaign

    The girls rugby team of Freedom Prep Academy in South Memphis is being featured in a national documentary by Nike. It's part of the Serena Williams campaign encouraging girls and women to "dream crazier." Wednesday, the girls gathered to see the documentary for the first time. Many thumbs up, was the verdict.

    By Geoff Calkins February 28, 2019