Grading Charter Schools

Charter schools photo

Emerald Academy aced its annual evaluation, but Knoxville Prep produced mixed results in a challenging first year.

Limits of Control

Knox County Schools administrator Theresa Nixon addresses the school board at its Dec. 4 workshop

As a second charter school prepares to open in Knox County, the school board is relearning what authority it has — and doesn’t have.

Emerald’s Experience

Students in a math class at Emerald Academy

As more organizations look to start charter schools in Knox County, we take a look inside the only one currently operating.