#ANOTHERDAYANOTHERCHARTERSCHOOLSCANDAL
WASHINGTON MOVES TO CLOSE CHARTER SCHOOL FOR FIRST TIME AMID MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS
The first to go is Pullman Community Montessori, the only charter school on Washington’s side of the Palouse. Friday’s decision moved to issue a draft resolution formally revoking the school’s charter after an investigation found numerous violations of its agreement with the state.
Former Erie Rise charter school under another investigation. What’s being looked at now
Testimony from Erie Rise’s employee indicates new investigation has to do with contracts.
Here’s how much money Boone County school districts may lose if a charter school opens
Financial analyst found that Missouri public schools could lose up to $13.3 million if just one charter school opens.
How does the performance at PA Cyber compare to traditional schools?
Andy Sheehan discusses how cyber charter schools lag behind brick-and-mortar public schools.
California legislators call for audit of Highlands Community Charter School, Twin Rivers Unified
Fraud is suspected in the second audit of Highlands Community Charter School. ABC10 investigated the school and as a result a new audit investigation has been opened.
The Charter Institute at Erskine revokes Oceanside Collegiate Academy’s charter
The Post and Courier published an investigation about the troubled history of Pinnacle Charter School Management Group, the company that runs Oceanside Collegiate Academy.
Study finds segregation increasing in large districts — and school choice is a factor
Two main factors are driving the increase: the end of most court oversight that required school districts to create integrated schools, and policies that favor school choice and parental preference.
MOST CHARTER SCHOOLS SEE PERFORMANCE SCORES DECLINE
Nearly every charter school saw its letter grade decline this school year, according to state test results that measure student performance.
NC votes to shut down charter school accused of misspending taxpayer money.
Charter Schools Review Board unanimously voted on Monday to not renew Children’s Village Academy in Kinston.
Dozens of fixes proposed to deter more mega-cases of charter school fraud
A handful of corrupt operators capitalized on weaknesses in the authorizing and accountability system.
The problem with vouchers and charter schools
Forward Kentucky interviews Josh Cowen professor of education policy at Michigan State University. Josh talks about his new book that will be released soon, charter schools, and school voucher programs.
Where’s the line between church and state? In Texas charter schools, it’s fading
Houston Chronicle reports how several charter schools in Texas are blurring the lines between the separation of church and state, as part of a wider trend. Article behind paywall.
Top N.J. lawmaker demands state investigation into school empire paying ‘outrageous’ salaries
Vin Gopal, the chairman of the New Jersey Senate, is calling on the state Department of Education to open a formal investigation into the Achieve charter school network due to accusations of nepotism as well as a report of outrageous salaries. Article is behind a paywall
Parents, teachers feel abandoned by sudden closure of Newark charter school
Parents and teachers are saying they feel abandoned by New Horizons School, a private charter in Newark, after the principal announced its closure amid rumors of financial troubles.
Stop ignoring charter problems. Fix them.
nstead of focusing on expansion of charters, legislators need to fix the glaring problems associated with the current charter law.