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Charter school reform: Will big profits, private deals spur changes to Arizona law?
The Charter Gamble: In this series, we examine how Arizona committed 25 years ago to the then-untested concept of charter schools, and what the program has meant for the state.
Antioch school board one step closer to revoking charter schools’ approval
Antioch Unified school board trustees voted Wednesday to proceed with revoking the charters for a middle school and a high school under the East Bay Tech Academy name.
Charter school principal charged with indecent assault of student
The former principal of a Harrisburg charter school is accused of having indecent contact with a student. Harrisburg police say Timothy S. Hess inappropriately touched a boy on several occasions at Sylvan Heights Science Charter School.
History of Arizona charter schools: ‘I don’t think we realized what we’d done’
The Charter Gamble: In this series, we examine how Arizona committed 25 years ago to the then-untested concept of charter schools, and what the program has meant for the state. Today, Part 1, how it all began.
Troubled Global Village Academy charter school in Fort Collins told to close by June 30
After years of turnover and turmoil, Global Village Academy in Fort Collins will have to fight to stay open after June 30 — otherwise about 177 students will have to find new schools.
New Mexico charter school gets money for students who left
A charter school in New Mexico that teaches students remotely by phone and internet is receiving public funding for hundreds of students who no longer are enrolled, amid attempts by state education officials to close to the school.
State OKs charter school despite business questions
The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools has approved a new charter despite several questions surrounding it. Approval came in spite of concerns about the school’s semi-online model, conflicts of interest in choosing a curriculum and ties to Creamer’s corporate entities.
California teacher faces charges after forcibly cutting a student’s hair while singing anthem
A California high school teacher has lost her job and is facing multiple criminal charges after cellphone video emerged showing her forcibly cutting a student’s hair while belting out an incorrect rendition of the National Anthem.
Charter school suddenly closes in Cape Coral
Parents at Unity Charter School were shocked to hear that the school suddenly closed on Thursday. Parents tell Fox 4 they received an automated message Wednesday evening reporting that there would be no school Thursday, due to circumstances beyond their control.
Memphis board votes to close City University Boys Preparatory charter school
Shelby County Schools recommended closure of the middle school in Whitehaven following a scheduled evaluation to determine if the district should renew its 10-year charter.
Charter schools allowed to skip disclosure on major contracts
Open enrollment charter schools, which last year received up to $2.5 billion in taxpayer funds in Texas, are immune from a law that all public schools must follow, requiring them to make public the terms of important contracts.
New Vision Academy in Nashville is subject of federal, state investigations
New Vision Academy charter school is under federal and state investigations, which expand on the existing Metro Nashville Public Schools investigation launched earlier this year. New Vision is being investigated for financial irregularities and compliance with federal laws regarding building accessibility for students with disabilities.
Legislator to gain several ways from charter school handoff
An Arizona legislator selling his state-funded charter school business will receive money from consulting work, rent and a loan to the chain beyond pocketing $13.9 million from the $56.9 million transaction itself.
Board members, parents speak out at SAIL meeting
In the midst of protests outside the school this week, the School for Arts-Infused Learning board of directors held a meeting at the school Wednesday night to discuss the future of one of its changed leadership positions.
Charter school’s shake-ups leave parents frustrated
As summer vacation drew to a close in August, Ashley Swygert said, her children couldn’t wait to return to the School for Arts Infused Learning. But just a month later, that feeling changed as a shake-up in leadership left them and Swygert wondering about the Columbia County charter school’s future.