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Lawyers for Turkey call for probe of Chicago charter school
Lawyers for the government of Turkey filed a complaint Tuesday with the Chicago Public Schools’ inspector general against a local charter group and its taxpayer-funded school in Rogers Park.
Greece charter school leader under fire
The founding leader of Renaissance Academy Charter School for the Arts in Greece is under fire from some parents over what they see as a pattern of turnover among employees of color.
Charter school’s woes point to need for more oversight
Indeed, a state advisory board for charters has recommended that the school shut down its high school this summer. Clearly, the board, which includes charter advocates, understands that this issue reflects poorly on charters.
Former employee accused of stealing over $100,000 from Lakeland charter school
A Lakeland woman was arrested Tuesday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after stealing more than $100,000 from Seth McKeel Academy, a charter school in Lakeland.
Investigation targets Las Vegas charter school’s history of shady practices
An audit that uncovered instances of nepotism and conflicts of interest at Quest Preparatory Academy has brought the school’s previous business practices under investigation by the state Attorney General’s office and State Ethics Commission.
3 NC charter high schools back off promise to hire only licensed teachers
When a Florida-based charter chain asked North Carolina for money to open three dropout prevention schools, the chain said having licensed teachers in all classes was vital to the mission.
Deadline Arrives for Durham Charter School Diploma Investigation
Tuesday is the deadline for a Durham charter school to complete its investigation into possible fake diplomas. This comes after it was discovered that many recent graduates of Kestrel Heights High School didn’t earn their diplomas.
Former Aspira principal alleged misuse of federal funds
A former charter school principal alleged in a lawsuit, since withdrawn, that Aspira Inc. of Pennsylvania misused $1.2 million in federal funds meant for laptops, after-school programs, and employee bonuses, and falsified reports about how the money was spent.
Achievement First Hartford Put On Probation
The State Board of Education renewed the charter for Achievement First Hartford Academy Wednesday for a shorter period than normal — three years instead of five — and placed the school on probation for the next year.
Charter school founders indicted for allegedly embezzling $2.6M
Annette Cluff, the founding superintendent of The Varnett Public School, and Alsie Cluff Jr., her husband and a former VPS board member and employee, have been charged with allegedly embezzling more than $2.6 million in funds intended for the Houston-based charter school, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Charter school fraud has cost Pennsylvania at least $30 million
Pennsylvania’s charter schools are rife with fraud and mismanagement, as anyone who reads local newspapers knows. But a new report from the Center for Popular Democracy, “Integrity in Education, and Action United” details just how big the problem is.
Charter School Founder Dorothy June Brown Charged in $6 Million Fraud Scheme
Dorothy June Brown, 75, of Haverford, Pennsylvania, was charged today by indictment with defrauding three charter schools of more than $6.5 million between 2007 and April 2011.
Kansas City charter school directed to close temporarily amid safety concerns
A Kansas City charter school is being warned to address safety concerns or potentially be shut down.
The Missouri Charter Public School Commission sent a Letter of Concern to the leadership of Hogan Preparatory Academy in Kansas City, Missouri, directing them not to allow high school students on campus between now and Nov. 28.
Epic Charter Schools founders face new charges
The four new counts include accusations of money laundering and conspiracy to defraud the state, along with additional embezzlement charges. The new charges claim they also opened a fraudulent shell company and divert money for their personal use.
Online charter school faces laundry list of violations
Pleasant Valley School District approved a notice of violation last week, giving Peak Prep Pleasant Valley 30 days to fix contractual and legal violations, including leasing teachers from an outside company and mismanaging funds.