Charter schools are public schools that are paid for with tax dollars but operate as if they were private. In Tennessee, ...

Carlissa Weeks leads Emerald Academy, the district's first charter school. Her passion for education reflects in the school's ...

A decade after the Knoxville charter school's founding, the successful educational outcomes are undeniable – and there's a waitlist for every grade.

Emerald Academy charter up for renewal Emerald Academy, Knox County's first charter school, is up for renewal in 2025. Charter schools are public schools paid for with tax dollars that operate as ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee basketball players surprised Emerald Academy students with an unexpected visit Wednesday during a routine assembly. Members of both the men's and women ...