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EPIC, ChiArts, and Acero parents seek formal state probe of charter mismanagement
Prompted by multiple announcements of sudden closure plans – in some cases just months after the Chicago Board of Education approved renewals – parents whose children attend publicly funded, privately-run charter schools such as EPIC and ChiArts will announce their formal request for a state investigation into the mismanagement and lack of oversight that is causing repeated disruptions in students’ educational experience.
Sarasota schools shouldn’t bend knee to charter operators | Letters
What business or organization would give away unused space or allow a takeover of an operation without requiring the new organization to pay for building maintenance costs and supplied services costs?
Parents, Teachers Demand State Investigate ‘Failing’ Charter Operators After ChiArts Turmoil
CTU leaders want the state education board to look into charter operator practices, create a better renewal process in partnership with CPS and defer more to community input prior to big decisions by charter boards.
Charter Review Board closes new school two months after opening, reviews academic data
A Guilford County charter school is facing closure less than two months after opening its doors to students. Triad International Studies Academy (TISA) in High Point had its charter revoked by the Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB) due to under-enrollment on Monday, Oct. 6, the first of the CSRB’s two-day meeting.
Principal to address issues at Horry County charter school after unenrollment, teachers exit
Problems continue for a new charter school, and its principal is meeting with parents this week to answer questions and address concerns.
Arizona Charter Board, for the 3rd time, votes to continue the process to close online giant Primavera after students continually posted poor grades
The I-Team found the school had abysmal academic results, yet owner Damian Creamer paid himself at least $24 million since the 2017 school year.
High Point charter school ordered to close mid-year
A charter school that opened in August in a former church property on E. Lexington Avenue has been ordered to close in December because of low enrollment.
NC board orders charter school to close mid-year. Here’s why
A new North Carolina charter school has been ordered to close in December due to not having enough students.
Valley Forge Military Academy Is Closing After Nearly 100-Year Run
High costs and falling enrollment are forcing the nearly 100-year-old Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to close in 2026, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.
Twenty years after Katrina, the city’s all-charter schools system is failing many families
Despite claims by reform advocates of achieving success, Black children and parents continue to endure a punitive, impersonal, and undemocratic system.
ChiArts, an arts-focused contract high school, could close after operator does not seek renewal with CPS
The Chicago High School for the Arts, an arts-focused Chicago contract school known as ChiArts with a popular conservatory model, did not seek renewal and wants Chicago Public Schools to consider taking over the campus.
North Carolina’s Private School Staff Excluded from Required Criminal Background Checks
Last week the North Carolina House took action on a bill to enhance criminal background checks for public school staff and administrators, but the bill does not add new requirements for private school staff and administrators.
Leon schools weigh legal action after Renaissance Academy charter closes
Superintendent Rocky Hanna told school board members at the May 27 board meeting the district could soon take legal action against Renaissance charter to reclaim furniture and equipment bought with tax dollars.
South Louisiana Charter Foundation, Inc.
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) received complaints regarding Charter Schools
USA’s business practices and the collection of program fees at Red Stick Academy, a
learning pod of Iberville Charter Academy (ICA). We initiated this audit to determine the
validity of these complaints.
Prince George’s officials had concerns about charter school before closure
The operator of Excel Academy said county officials requested the school merge with another charter organization.