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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.”
Three-Month Old Baltimore Charter School May Be Closing
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders said they tried to be good partners in launching the [charter school] campus. Still, Superintendent Thomas Taylor determined it should close because of special education violations, staffing issues, privacy breaches and financial woes.” The deregulated charter school also experienced transportation and student enrollment problems.
Ohio Charter Schools’ Shameful History of Bad Academic Performance
Nearly 1/2 of all failing Ohio Report Card grades handed out since 2005 have been given to Ohio Charter Schools, even though more than 3 times as many grades have been given to Ohio Public Schools
Owner of Newark charter school accused of stealing wages from teachers
The DA’s office said 52-year-old Victor Dawson was accused of stealing wages from teachers and staff members, as well as embezzling retirement contributions from teachers and using those for himself.
Former New Orleans charter school may have improperly spent 660K
Former New Orleans charter school may have improperly spent 660K
Charter school audit showed no crisis before sudden closure, OCPS says
Charter school audit showed no crisis before sudden closure, OCPS says
Baltimore School Board votes to close Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
During a meeting Wednesday, school officials cited low academic achievement and financial struggles in the decision not to renew the charter. Officials said the school was “underperforming,” and said data reflected that the majority of schools in the school system were performing better than them.
State board orders closure of Oklahoma City charter school by end of school year
Shellem said the school didn’t clearly address budgetary concerns or how teaching operations were going to improve, in addition to some inaccurate reporting.
Twin Rivers Unified board denies Highlands charter schools’ revision appeal
The charter school was the subject of a state audit that uncovered wasteful spending and questionable practices.
Rincon Valley trustees approve Douglas Whited Elementary Charter School closure
Rincon Valley trustees approve Douglas Whited Elementary Charter School closure
Texas Education Agency Announces Seven Charter School Closures for 2026–2027
Charter schools that do not meet academic or financial criteria are subject to closure by the TEA Commissioner or may voluntarily relinquish their charter agreement.
Troubled N.J. school bungled $57M in taxpayer cash, made nepo hires, new investigation finds
The Office of the State Comptroller announced the preliminary findings Monday as it continues a sweeping investigation into College Achieve Public Schools, a public charter school network that was the subject of a multi-pronged NJ Advance Media investigation that uncovered widespread allegations of financial and ethical abuses.
Board votes to shut down charter school in rare move
The board placed PTPLA on probation in November over financial, operational and academic quality concerns. Members of the state board grew frustrated with what they considered to be an uncooperative response from the school’s leadership.
Investigation finds mismanagement caused Epic Charter School budget shortfall
An investigation of Epic Charter School’s finances determined inexplicably poor budget management, misguided enrollment projections, a lack of transparency and too few questions asked all contributed to a fiscal crisis last school year.
Delaware officials begin probe of Stevenson charter school amid low enrollment
Delaware education officials have opened an investigation into a Sussex County charter school after a drop in enrollment raised concerns about school finances and day-to-day operations.