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Duval charter schools fall behind traditional public schools in new graduation rate report
The county’s six charter schools that reported last school year averaged a 79.6 percent graduation rate. Meanwhile, the 33 traditional public schools in the county that reported, averaged an 85 percent graduation rate.
Syracuse Academy of Science declared unfit, city codes finds 8 violations
The charter school has been under scrutiny since a janitor was found dead inside the school cafeteria. Responding Syracuse Fire Department members detected high levels of carbon monoxide coming from the school’s kitchen.
Two of Baton Rouge’s biggest charter schools to close as IDEA network pulls out of Louisiana
IDEA Bridge and IDEA Innovation, two of the largest charter schools in Baton Rouge, are closing their doors in May.
Arizona regulators closed a failing charter school. It reopened as a private LDS school funded by taxpayers.
For instance, the state never informed parents who were new to Title of Liberty and were planning to spend their voucher money there that it had previously been a charter school called ARCHES Academy — which had had its charter revoked last school year due to severe financial issues.
Two pre-filed bills would bar charter schools from opening in Boone County
According to Smith, Boone County residents don’t want to see charter schools open in their districts. Because they receive taxpayer support, they would drain resources from public school districts, he said.
Arizona Regulators Closed a Failing Charter School. It Reopened as a Private Religious School Funded by Taxpayers.
A sign for Title of Liberty is still standing. The abandoned school can be seen in the background. (Adriana Zehbrauskas for ProPublica) Yet Arizona’s ESA program provides zero transparency as to private schools’ financial sustainability or academic performance to help parents make informed school choices.
Distant Dome: Rural NH Students Short-Changed Again
If EFA supporters insist on removing any salary cap for parents as other states have done, there is every reason to believe the same thing will happen in New Hampshire that happened in the other states: the well-to-do will collect taxpayer money for pocket change while putting public school funding in peril.
Quest Charter Academy’s closure one of the biggest stories of 2024
One of PPS’s biggest concerns was the lack of certified teachers at Quest. The school had not met the 75% state threshold of certified teachers since the 2017-18 school year.
Regulators make it easy for Minnesota’s failing charter schools to stay open
According to a new Minnesota Star Tribune review of more than 200 charter school evaluations, nonprofits that oversee them routinely overlooked problems to renew their contracts.
Parent group sues Denver Public Schools over school closure decision, alleging ‘ulterior motive’
A group of parents sued Denver Public Schools this week, alleging district leaders had an “ulterior motive” for the school closures “of converting public resources to the private market.”
Charter school reforms under consideration
Lawmakers, researchers and advocates called for greater transparency and accountability in New Jersey’s charter schools at a hearing on Monday. Charter school leaders say they are on board for some changes.
Exclusive: Senator’s Stock Trade Raises ‘Conflict of Interest’ Concerns
Senator Markwayne Mullin has bought shares in an education company, sparking conflict of interest concerns about possible intersections with his legislative committee work, Newsweek reveals.
Two New Orleans charter schools to close, one by Dec. 31, NOLA-PS announces
The school’s leadership made the “difficult decision” to surrender its charter operating agreement because of unspecified financial difficulties, officials said. The Orleans Parish School Board voted Tuesday to accept the decision.
Minnesota attorney general sues ex-charter school leader over ‘reckless’ investment
The suit filed in Ramsey County said Christianna M. Hang’s investment of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money with a hedge fund was also illegal.
Acero leaders who plan to close seven charter campuses are a no show at CPS board meeting
Chicago Board of Education members slammed Acero Schools officials for failing to appear at a meeting they were directed to attend to discuss their plans. Acero leaders accused CPS senior staff of not passing on information to board members that they had provided.