ReThink Forward, Inc. (ReThink Forward) was awarded a charter on January 7, 2022 and has partnered with Noble Education Initiative (NEI) to open Rutherford Collegiate Prep (RCP), a free K-8 public charter school authorized by the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.
RCP opened in August 2024 serving students in Kindergarten – Grade 6. An additional grade will be added each year until all grades approved in the charter agreement are served. RCP’s educational philosophy reflects a commitment to improved teacher efficacy, meaningful collaboration among all stakeholders, and a learning community that attends to students’ social-emotional and academic needs. Our core values reflect ideas that drive day-to-day practices and are taught, celebrated, and modeled by all stakeholders. RCP’s vision is to inspire and equip a generation of self-directed critical thinkers to influence the world around them. Our mission provides the roadmap to ensuring all students are equipped as critical thinkers and primed to lead efforts they are passionate about in the world. RCP is located at 4420 Manson Pike and is currently taking applications for students Grades K-6 for the 2024-25 school year.
ReThink Forward and NEI offer a unique record of effective educational leadership and dedication to providing high-quality educational opportunities to all students, faculty and communities we serve. We are a team of proven educators, operators, and school leaders with extensive experience founding and growing schools, including turn around and high-poverty populations.
Phone: (833) 738-4165
Mailing Address: 1831 12th Avenue South, Suite 188, Nashville, TN 37203