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Local school officials testify about need for cyber charter school reform
Abington Heights Superintendent Christopher Shaffer, referencing state Department of Education data, said in his district 61% of middle school students and 88% of high school students scored proficient or advanced in English language arts, compared to 9% of students at Commonwealth Charter Academy.
Why is this Kansas City charter school seeing so much turnover?
About 60% of the teachers, principals, aides and other staff at KIPP Kansas City have left in the last year, describing a chaotic environment with frequent mishaps — shorted pay, canceled school trips and bus failures. Leaders say they’re trying to reimagine the charter school, but not everyone is on board.
What now?’ | Families react to Knox Prep’s closure in its second year, while critics say the move is not surprising
Knox Prep announced Friday the all-boys charter school would close, citing that attendance, academic and facilities did not meet their standards
‘Difficult decision:’ 2 Atlanta charter schools to close at school year’s end
‘Difficult decision:’ 2 Atlanta charter schools to close at school year’s end
Over 100 Atlanta charter school employees lose jobs as KIPP Soul Schools announce June closure
More than one hundred educators and staff are facing job loss as two Atlanta charter schools prepare to close their doors in June—a decision that has shocked parents, students, and teachers alike.
Purdue Polytechnic HS to close at end of school year, giving up its charter
At the end of the school year, Purdue Polytechnic High School will give up its charter and close.
‘Schools of Hope?’ Try schools of grift | Column
The simplest, cleanest and most responsible move would be for the Florida Legislature to repeal the Hope charter handout. Curbing how much charters can poach from taxpayers isn’t reform; it’s doubling down on a policy that benefits the few at everyone else’s expense.
Ohio Republican Lt. Gov. candidate wants failing Charter Schools to be exempt from Ethics Laws
“It’s awfully interesting that the lieutenant governor candidate is trying to make sure that a $1.6 billion program can remain in the dark from Ohio taxpayers. During an election year, that’s certainly a choice.”
Agnes J. Johnson Charter School faces closure amid financial crisis
gnes J. Johnson Charter School, a public, tuition-free institution in Humboldt County, is on the brink of closure due to a financial crisis. The school’s executive director recently announced that the school is “facing a financial crisis with no clear path forward.”
$25M recovered from charter school fraud case to support local K-12 students
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is providing $25 million to implement the SDCOE HeartSpire initiative, a seven-year plan to expand student and family access to mental health, safety, wellness, and educational resources.
Ohio Ethics Commission kills charter school disclosure rule after political pressure
“These folks now collect $1.6 billion a year in state money,” Dyer said. “We should know who’s running them. It’s pretty simple. I find it incredible that the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate are so concerned about keeping those names and their connections to money-making ventures secret.”
Highlands charter revocation moves forward after state audit findings
The Twin Rivers Unified School District Board voted to move forward with revoking the charter of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, concluding a months-long review tied to an ABC10 investigation and a state audit. The audit found the adult charter school received more than $180 million in taxpayer funds it was not eligible to collect and cited issues including uncredentialed teachers, unapproved campuses, and questionable spending.
Montgomery County might close its only charter school over special ed violations
Montgomery County is threatening to close its only charter school for failing to properly document special education needs.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter School set to close without funding relief.
Agnes J. Johnson Charter School set to close without funding relief.