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Executive director of Colorado Springs-based charter school placed on administrative leave
Richard Mestas, executive director and principal of GOAL Academy High School, the state’s largest alternative-education program, has been placed on paid administrative leave during an internal investigation, says the school’s attorney, Dustin Sparks of Monument.
Michael Feinberg, a Founder of KIPP Schools, Is Fired After Misconduct Claims
KIPP, one of the country’s largest and most successful charter school chains, dismissed its co-founder on Thursday after an investigation found credible a claim that he had sexually abused a student some two decades ago, according to a letter sent to the school community.
Snyder signs law to let charter schools get tax revenue
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed into law a change allowing charter schools to receive revenue from certain voter-approved property tax hikes. The taxes go to counties’ traditional school districts on a per-student basis, on top of their state funding. The new law lets charters get a share of the extra local funding.
2 Nevada charter schools face possible closure over student performance
Nevada Virtual Academy, an online K-12 charter school, and Quest Preparatory Academy, a K-6 charter school in Clark County, were both issued “notices of intent to terminate” by the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority.
How a loophole let charter schools ‘buy’ buildings and still collect rent from state
Like many charter schools, Executive Education Academy spends a good chunk of its budget on rent, some of which is later reimbursed by the state. That’s allowed, as long as the school doesn’t own its building, which Executive Academy doesn’t — technically.
Stung by loss of funding, Syracuse district wants to halt charter school expansion
The growing number of charter schools in Syracuse are draining the school district’s finances and hampering efforts to improve city schools. Those are some of the reasons the district may ask the state to temporarily ban additional charter schools in Syracuse.
California charter school abruptly shuts down
With less than a day’s notice, some 70 students no longer have a school.
Cincinnati Schools’ Charter Sponsorship Revoked By Ohio Board Of Education
One of the state’s largest public school districts will no longer be allowed to sponsor charter schools. The Ohio Board of Education voted 15-0 Monday to revoke the Cincinnati Public School District’s status as a charter school sponsor.
New research shows charter schools foster segregation
Are Charter schools fostering segregation in Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools? According to a new study released by the Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles at UCLA with researchers at UNC Charlotte, the answer is yes.
Goodyear charter school owner accused of fraud
Standing behind their attorney, former teachers and staff of the now-shuttered charter school are accusing the school’s owners of using state funds to live a life of luxury.
One of Nashville’s Achievement School District schools to close months after opening
One of Nashville’s three Achievement School District schools will close at the end of the semester due to low enrollment, just months after it opened.
Legal loophole allows NC charter schools to forgo safety lockdown drills
North Carolina law requires traditional public schools to practice lockdown drills at least once a year to prepare if an intruder ever came on campus. Yet, North Carolina charter schools, which are publicly funded and privately run, are not required to do the same.
Pro-charter school CEO fired over ‘inappropriate behavior’ accusations
The CEO of one of the city’s most influential charter school advocacy groups has been fired after being accused of “inappropriate behavior” by a non-employee.
Flat River Academy teacher working again despite facing child assault trial
James Mata, 47, of Rockford, is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder (a possible 10-year felony) and third-degree child abuse (a possible two-year felony).
Goodyear charter school abruptly closes, locking out hundreds of students
Hundreds of students were suddenly left without a school this week after a financially and academically struggling Goodyear charter school closed its doors.