Emerald Academy aced its annual evaluation, but Knoxville Prep produced mixed results in a challenging first year.
Limits of Control
As a second charter school prepares to open in Knox County, the school board is relearning what authority it has — and doesn’t have.
Charter School Approved on Second Try
The school board also passed a $668.3 million budget, after some wrangling about raises.
Board Deadlocks on Charter School
The application for an all-boys academy failed on a 4-4 vote, but it may be a temporary setback.
Charter Questions and Answers
Ahead of their first charter school vote in nearly a decade, Knox County school board members press Knoxville Prep leaders about their plans.
Prepping a Charter School
An event Saturday will give Knox County families their first look at the planned all-boys Knoxville Preparatory School.







