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Commission annual report: most commission-authorized schools meet standards, reward schools increase

Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · January 26, 2026
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The commission reported 17 schools operated in SY24–25 with roughly 6,700 students; 31% of schools earned an A (up from 17%), 12 of 17 met or exceeded academic standards, and 16 of 17 met organizational standards. Staff flagged four D-grade schools and identified chronic absenteeism and teacher retention as recurring concerns.

NASHVILLE — Rebecca Laidebore, the commission’s data and accountability coordinator, presented the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission’s SY24–25 annual report to the School Performance & Accountability Committee on Jan. 22, saying the commission saw district-level and school-level gains while noting persistent challenges with staffing and attendance.

Laidebore said 17 schools were open and operating under the commission last year,…

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