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LETTER: Charter school group’s meeting raises concern
At the kick-off meeting, social studies teacher Kathy Wardell “promoted the book, ‘Battle for American Minds’ by conservative commentator Pete Hegseth.” The article quotes the book’s Amazon description: “a road map to saving our children from leftist indoctrination.”
Remember feds’ search of Erie Rise charter school and community center? Focus is disclosed
The search of the Erie Rise offices on June 7 concerned a multimillion-dollar federal grant for after-school programs for students from low-income families, a consultant with Erie Rise testified at a hearing on the Erie School District’s request on Thursday.
Four Individuals Charged in $44.6 Million Scheme to Defraud Indiana Department of Education
According to the indictment, between the at least the summer of 2016 and 2018, the defendants allegedly submitted false numbers to IDOE representing the enrollment of over 4,500 students that they knew were not attending IVS or IVPA.
Wyatt Academy charter school in Denver likely to close at end of school year
Wyatt Academy, one of Denver’s oldest charter schools, will likely close at the end of this school year, the latest casualty of declining enrollment and fewer per-pupil dollars. Wyatt has told families to find new schools for their children, but its board hasn’t yet taken a final vote to close.
Rocky Mount charter school leader says ‘coding error’ caused unexplained expenses
The NC Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) Monitoring and Compliance section discovered the unexplained expenses during a review of the school’s finances.
“If the organization is unable to reconcile the journal entries to the detailed transactions and provide the supporting documentation the school will be required to repay the questioned costs that cannot be substantiated,” the NCDPI reviewers wrote.
State orders NC charter school to repay $162,597 it allegedly spent inappropriately
The state Department of Public Instruction presented reports in December alleging conflict of interest violations and misspending of state and federal dollars at Children’s Village Academy in Kinston. On Monday, DPI sent the school a letter ordering it to repay $162,597 in “unallowable costs” in the next 10 days.
NC vouchers expand … and one Mecklenburg school remains elusive
Where is Teaching Achieving Students Academy? s part of my reporting last year, I found records for one school in Mecklenburg County receiving the scholarships, but couldn’t find the physical school. Six months later, Teaching Achieving Students Academy still receives state money and I still can’t find it.
Viewpoint: Charter schools are getting the breaks, but not the results
Despite this, Indiana lawmakers continue to stack the deck in favor of charter schools with unproven outcomes leading to those with money and resources getting more opportunities while those with less go without.
EDITORIAL: Charter schools require vigorous oversight
Also, from our perspective, local administration is the best way to assure dependable and high-quality education. But school officials should tread carefully before sponsoring a charter, knowing that close, continual inspection of the charter school’s financials is a must.
Los Angeles: Charter Schools Barred from Nearly Half of LA’s Public Schools
The board of the Los Angeles Unified School District adopted a new policy last week that will bar charter schools from “co-locating” in schools that enroll the most vulnerable students. This policy will provide stability to public schools that have been forced to give up classrooms and other facilities to privately-managed charters.
Wyatt Academy will close after charter board vote
“Just seems like a shady backroom deal,” one frustrated parent told 9NEWS. “Backroom deals have been going on without letting anybody know.”
Wyatt administration and teachers said they’re processing the stages of grief, putting off “acceptance” for as long as they can.
OPINION: Pennsylvanians Need Another Cyber Charter School Like A Hole In The Head
PA cybers have ongoing problems not just with doing their jobs, but with fraud and misbehavior. But they are mega-profitable, because Pennsylvania insists on funding based on sending district and not the actual cost of educating students.
A Charter School In New Hampshire Was Allegedly Doing…Well, I’m Not Sure What They Were Doing
A while back the state accepted money to open charter schools. It didn’t go well! When the comprehensive history of public policy scams is written, assuming it ever is, the charter school movement is going to write its own chapter.
Exeter charter school closing amid investigation into alleged fraud and embezzlement
The development comes as the Exeter Police Department is pursuing two investigations into former officials associated with the school, which served students from kindergarten through 12th grade. One investigation involves alleged tampering with a public record; the other involves alleged embezzlement. State agencies, including the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office and New Hampshire Department of Education, say they are also communicating with the police about the allegations but declined to give more details.
Las Vegas charter school’s finances under scrutiny amid mounting debts
Its finances and management are at the crosshairs of SPCSA.“There are strings attached to the millions of dollars charter schools are given, and when schools are negligent on their reporting, it is a much bigger issue than just creating extra work for the SPCSA staff,” SPCSA Executive Director Melissa Mackedon said. Documents from SPCSA show Nevada Prep is one of two schools in the state that “Does Not Meet Standard,” a classification that means it failed to meet minimal expectations and its status for renewal is in question.