By Kelli Gauthier, Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn. Feb. 20--The first public charter school in Hamilton County should open its doors by fall 2009, if local officials follow a recommendation made Tuesday by the Tennessee Board of Education. Dr.

By Kelli Gauthier, Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn. Feb. 13--Leaders of a proposed charter school told the Tennessee Board of Education on Tuesday that if their previous two rejected applications had included more detailed feedback, a state appeal might not have been necessary.

By Kelli Gauthier, Chattanooga Times/Free Press, Tenn. Dec. 17--Hamilton County's public high school graduates often lack the basic skills to solve problems, complete simple math questions and verbally communicate that are required for success in the workplace, according to area business leaders.