#ANOTHERDAYANOTHERCHARTERSCHOOLSCANDAL
Promises Unfulfilled: The Politics of School Choice
I’ve now studied the city’s educational system for four decades — since long before 2005, when the state turned over all public schools to charter operators. I do not believe that the charter reforms have benefitted the city of New Orleans, judging from what I’ve seen.
D.C. charter school accused of violating law for students with disabilities
The SEED School of Washington, D.C., a rare charter boarding campus in the District, has been accused of flouting local and federal education laws that protect students with disabilities — drawing outrage and a “notice of concern” from the city’s charter school board.
Poll: New Orleans parents feel less bad about the school system, worse about charter schools
Poll: New Orleans parents feel less bad about the school system, worse about charter schools
Cincinnati charter school company under state investigation after being fired from Dohn
The State Auditor’s Office Special Investigations Unit has launched an investigation involving the operating company that ran Dohn Community High School for years.
Eagle Academy Public Charter School will not reopen this fall
The Eagle Board sent a letter to parents on Tuesday announcing the decision. In the letter, the board was completely transparent, admitting that the closure is being blamed on financial issues allegedly caused by previous leadership.
A $2.1 million deficit at STEP Academy may make it the largest charter school to close in history
At the beginning of the school year, its deficit was $800,000. It is now $2.1 million. If STEP Academy closes, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports it would be the largest charter school failure in history. How did STEP get to this point?
Charter school enrollment has grown, but research shows they have long performed worse than traditional schools
The Minnesota Department of Education says 124 charter schools have closed since 1992 when the first one opened in the state.
Charter school longevity in WI isn’t making the grade, report finds
Wisconsin has one of the higher closure rates in the U.S. for charter schools, according to a new report, which lays out the challenges of staying open.
California task force proposes new charter school oversight as St. HOPE faces scrutiny
An audit of St. HOPE released in August revealed several concerns, including conflicts of interest, questionable accounting practices, and under-qualified teaching staff.
The Topline: A record breaking year for charter failures
The Star Tribune reports that nine of the state’s 181 charter schools have shut down this year, with another one facing the imminent revocation of its authorization over financial and management difficulties.
One of state’s largest charter schools is at war with regulators, on brink of collapse
STEP Academy, which has campuses in St. Paul and Burnsville, faces a deep financial crisis.
Sources: STEP Academy superintendent, 2 board members to resign amid financial crisis
Two weeks ago, KARE 11 reported that STEP Academy was $775,000 over budget due to having 117 fewer students than anticipated. In a letter to the school board and administration, school authorizer Innovative Quality Schools (IQS) wrote that since the projected enrollment has not been actualized, the school was overpaid for quarter one of the 2025 fiscal year.
Parents stunned after Acero charter school network announces plans to close 7 schools
Shocked and looking for answers. That’s the feeling among parents after learning about a proposal to close seven Acero charter schools in Chicago, which could affect thousands of students.
North Oakland Community Charter School closes for 24-25 academic year
North Oakland Community Charter School (NOCCS) is officially no longer allowed to operate for the 2024-25 school year, ruled an Alameda County Superior Court judge who denied a motion for a preliminary injunction on Thursday.
School’s out… forever? Toledo charter school closing 2 months into school year
Parents were notified in a letter sent Oct. 3 that the Victory Academy would be closing on Oct. 18, giving parents a little more than two weeks to find a new school.
