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Our Another Day Another Charter Scandal page now includes a sorting feature that allows you to search charter scandals by state and by 12 different categories. You can also search by keyword. Just use the ‘X’ to clear search terms and return to the full list of scandals.
09/05/2024

The Dark Money Defunding Rural Schools

Americans share fundamental values that inform our public education system: dedication to the common good; a learning space where all voices are respected; public resources that help students succeed; neighbors, teachers and administrators working together to create schools that serve their communities.

09/04/2024

Union County Charter School abruptly closes: ‘My heart fell into my stomach’

A sudden announcement over the weekend has left hundreds of Union County families searching for new schools for their children.

09/04/2024

Pro-Voucher Florida Lawmaker Indicted for Crimes Related to Christian School She Administers

One of the chief arguments opponents of school vouchers (sometimes called “school choice”) make is that the entire thing is just a scheme to shovel taxpayer money into religious institutions. That is allegedly the case when it comes to Florida Rep. Carol Amesty (R-Orange).

09/03/2024

Epic Charter Schools losing student records, per OK parent

A local mother was in shock after she was told her children had no records at Epic Charter Schools.

09/02/2024

Monroe charter school announces permanent closure over the weekend

Apprentice Academy of North Carolina announced Saturday that the charter school will be closing its doors permanently.

09/02/2024

Teachers union requests audit of charter schools

“It just makes sense to me that they need to understand whether their money is being used wisely or not or whether its being sent down a rathole,” Cummings said.

09/01/2024

“Broken Promises’: A Chronicle of Charter School Failures

First, let’s start with the national education policy think tank Network for Public Education (NPE), which has released many relevant and upsetting reports on charter school corruption scandals, as well as their subpar academic outcomes. In 2020, NPE released a report that comprehensively documented nearly twenty years of charter school closures across the country.

09/01/2024

YOUR VIEW: Concerns about charter school

They claim that their school would not affect funding for our local public schools. Of course it would. There is no separate source of funding for public charter schools.

09/01/2024

How Charter Schools Became Politically Isolated

But now Republicans may feel that the charter school industry is no longer necessary for helping them reach their ultimate goal of ending public education. In fact, charters could be getting in the way.

09/01/2024

Did Sacramento charter schools misuse public money? Report alleges MAJOR violations

The report found that the last two annual independent audits of the charter organization’s financials showed poor accounting practices and a “material weakness” in their finances, indicating that auditors believe there is a higher likelihood that incorrect financial information could go undetected.

09/01/2024

Parents shocked to learn Oakland charter school permanently closed on first day of school

An Oakland charter school was ordered to close by state officials and the school district, but on Friday, parents still dropped their kids off, expecting the school year to go as planned.

09/01/2024

Sacramento’s St. HOPE charter schools pushes back on allegations as it looks to renew charter terms

As it seeks a five-year renewal, an audit done by a third party on behalf of the Sacramento City Unified School District claims possible conflicts of interest.

09/01/2024

Charter School Not Immune From Ex-Worker’s Whistleblower Lawsuit

A Texas charter school must face a whistleblower retaliation suit from a former employee after a federal appeals panel ruled Friday the school failed to show it was immune under the 11th Amendment. (Subscription required)

09/01/2024

Albany school’s charter renewed despite mostly hiring unlicensed teachers

While the state gives a wide berth for charter schools to employ teachers instructing in subjects they are not certified to teach in, Albany Leadership last year had more than any other charter school in the Capital Region, according to state Education Department data.

09/01/2024

WBIR Survey Results: 86% of participants do not support school voucher plan

Participants found voucher programs in other states concerning and 82% said they would not use the voucher program if offered