Commissioner Kevin Huffman said Metro is violating state law by not authorizing charter group's application More

Board voted 7-2 to defer plan for West Nashville charter, arguing proposal is too weak on ensuring diversity More

On Wednesday, a projected 81,000 Metro students head to class for first day of school    More

Board’s action redirects Great Hearts’ proposal back to Metro, ordering the local body to authorize charter More

Decision is in hands of 9-member Haslam-appointed state board, which is scheduled to vote on it Friday More

Councilmen, school board member say they are surprised by the mayor's move More

In a letter, Mayor Dean urges state board to overturn Metro school board denial of Great Hearts' application More

Charter group executives send email to supporters announcing plans to appeal to state More

Great Public Schools' brief says complaint amended four times but a charter school never named as defendant More

Veteran board member Ed Kindall raises concerns of resegregation during heated discussion More