There are 5 article(s) tagged Tennessee Public Charter School Commission:

• November 2025

  • These Shelby County schools are among best in Tennessee

    Tennessee awarded dozens of Shelby County schools “reward” status, a credential for top academic performance. See if your school made the list.

    By Laura Testino November 23, 2025

• July 2025

  • Board refuses last remaining ASD schools’ applications to become charters

    MSCS rejected requests for Kirby Middle and Hillcrest High to become district charter schools once their ASD terms end. The denials could carry consequences, under a new state law.

    By Laura Testino July 29, 2025

• May 2025

  • Shaping Frayser’s future: Libertas breaks ground on middle school campus

    Construction begins on the public Montessori school’s $7.5 million expansion, revamping Southwest Tennessee Community College’s former Gill Campus building into a middle school with a kitchen and workshop for students.

    By Laura Testino May 22, 2025

• July 2024

  • Southwest Tennessee Community College sells Frayser campus

    Southwest sold its Gill Center to education neighbors Libertas, who plan to renovate the building for a middle school expansion, the organizations announced Wednesday.

    By Laura Testino July 05, 2024

• October 2023

  • Tennessee charter panel leader backs 5 school appeals, including two in Memphis

    Tennessee Public Charter School Commission recommends the state overturn five local school board decisions denying charter school applications, including two in Memphis and another linked to Hillsdale College.

    By Marta W. Aldrich October 03, 2023