March 13, 2010
Obama Calls for Major Change in Education Law
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The Obama administration on Saturday called for a broad overhaul of President George W. Bush’s No Child Left Behind law, proposing to reshape divisive provisions that encouraged instructors to teach to tests, narrowed the curriculum, and labeled one in three American schools as failing.

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March 13, 2010
Memphis schools turn recruiting over to reform group
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Now, Agta Jedrzejewski gets such a sense of accomplishment teaching in city schools that she says she would turn down job offers from Shelby County and other districts where the work might be easier.

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February 23, 2010
The Vision for Omni Schools
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Find out about the plans underway to open Omni Prep Academy, dedicated to supporting the aspirations of Memphis' most at risk children.

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February 23, 2010
The "Joy" of Learning
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The leaders at Memphis College Prep are finding a unique way to provide a learning environment that prepares its students for college.

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February 23, 2010
Veritas Prep to open this fall
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A new charter school will open this fall in Memphis. Find out more about the goals of Veritas College Preparatory Charter School.

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Start a School
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Have a plan to make education in Tennessee better? Click below to find out more about starting a charter school in your area.

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Educator Resources
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Instructional effectiveness is critical to student learning and achievement. This section is designed for the educator and is comprised of links to evidence-based instructional tools, strategies and upcoming professional development events.

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Charter Schools
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There are currently 22 operating charter schools in the state of Tennessee. Click below to find out more about Tennessee's Charter Schools.

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