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Celerity charter school founder to plead guilty to conspiracy charge, prosecutors say
The founder of Los Angeles charter school network Celerity Educational Group has agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to misappropriate and embezzle public funds, federal prosecutors said Friday.
Easton charter school administrators rigged grades, employee evaluations, according to lawsuit
A former principal at the Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School claims administrators rigged grades to make the school appear more successful, according to a lawsuit.
East-side charter school announces sudden closing
The winter break marks the end for a Tucson charter school, according to a letter to parents. The letter cited low enrollment, new charter schools nearby and “unexpected circumstances” as reasons for the decision to close.
State audit cites ex-DECA charter school worker for illegal spending
State auditors have issued a demand for recovery of illegally spent public money against Cynthia Shoemaker, a former employee of the Dayton Early College Academy charter schools.
APA charter school blew nearly half a million in a botched expansion plan
Would a traditional school district be allowed to rack up half a million in pricey litigation and property acquisition, all because of a hasty expansion plan?
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.