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Learning for Leadership charter school in Minneapolis is forced to close
Hundreds of families are scrambling to find a new school for their children for the fall after a contentious vote recently to revoke a Minneapolis charter school of its accreditation.
State charter school calls it quits
In May the state board of education began the revocation process and late last month held a day long hearing on the situation. Problems with the school included discrepancies in student records and enrollment, operating unauthorized satellite schools, and the implementation of unauthorized school policies.
It takes a long time to close a charter school in Philly. Here’s why
Three charter schools recommended for nonrenewal by the School District in 2016 and another three for nonrenewal or revocation in 2017 remain open, with no closing dates imminent. The charter for one of those schools, Aspira-run John B. Stetson, expired even earlier, in 2015.
Facing state scrutiny, Indiana charter school steps back from virtual plan
An Indiana charter school is backing off its unconventional plan to open a statewide virtual school with a farm campus following scrutiny from state officials over its oversight model.
The latest cash grab : Teacher/charter school villages
Bankers, developers and real estate brokers are working together with Teach for America (TFA) and charter school enterprises to offer low income housing mainly for Teach for America recruits and other teachers who do not have adequate pay for clean and safe housing along with free space for charter schools through city and state support.
Fulton charter schools try to put founder’s crimes behind them
It’s been nearly six months since Christopher Clemons, who helped found Latin Grammar School and Latin College Preparatory Charter School, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for committing the largest charter school theft in Georgia history.
Former staffers allege grades falsified, other misconduct at Memphis charter high school; district is investigating
Three people who worked at a Memphis charter high school are alleging that the administration falsified grades, improperly employed uncertified teachers, gave credits for a class that did not exist, and pulled students out of class to clean the building.
South Bend charter school is being forced to shut down
Indiana’s Charter School Board says it will not sponsor Xavier School of Excellence, a charter school in South Bend. This will force it to close. Ball State cited financial issues and failing grades for the chan
Memphis charter school closes after one year because of issues with nonprofit status, enrollment
Legacy Leadership Academy leaders decided to close after they were told by Shelby County Schools that it wasn’t in compliance with state law, district officials announced during a board meeting on Tuesday.
LA charter school’s summer program fees are illegal, state says
A public military charter school in Los Angeles that’s been plagued by financial woes in recent years has been charging illegal summer school fees and unfairly compensating some students who have been working at the school because they could not afford them, state education and labor officials said Tuesday.
Nevada allows online charter school to continue operating for now
The online school was at risk of losing its charter contract due to the elementary program’s low performance, which garnered the lowest one-star rating under the state’s accountability system.
Troubled Windsor charter school to reopen as “Three Rivers Academy” under management group
Heritage Leadership Academy lost its charter last fall after the state cited issues with low-performance and non-compliance.
Harney charter school withheld employees retirement funds for months
Edgar P. Harney Spirit of Excellence Academy has delayed employees’ retirement contributions for weeks, sometimes months. The practice could have deprived employees of investment gains and could violate federal guidelines for retirement accounts.
New Corpus Christi charter school has ties to network of shelters for migrant children
A new Corpus Christi charter school has ties to a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in Brownsville that received national attention after U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley was denied entry.
Ex-employee convicted of felony theft from Dayton charter school
A state audit released Tuesday on the DECA Prep charter school in Dayton identifies a small case of misspent money, but school officials confirm auditors are finishing a larger investigation that has already led to a criminal conviction.