Charter schools receive the same federal, state, and local funds as traditional public schools. The benefit of a charter school is that there is more direct control over financial stewardship allowing funding to follow the student and support their academic growth and outcomes.
Read MoreCharter schools add to the overall academic growth within a district. National data shows that in districts with a mix of traditional and charter public schools, all schools saw improvements in achievements and graduation rates. Public charter schools in urban and suburban/rural areas also contributed to significant academic gains for students, notably for black and Hispanic students.
Read MoreCharter schools have the same academic and testing standards as traditional public schools. Charter school students in Tennessee must take the annual TCAP test like traditional public school students.
Read MoreChildren of all educational levels, abilities, backgrounds, races, gender, and socioeconomic status can enroll in public charter schools. This helps creates a diverse student population where learning experiences foster engagement and connection with student peers.
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