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State audit cites major misspending, conflict of interest at Richard Allen schools
A new state audit of the Richard Allen charter schools includes multiple findings of improperly spent money in 2016-17, and allegations of ethics violations and conflicts of interest that have triggered an ongoing special investigation.
LV charter school alleges it paid $1.6m to Utah management company ‘for nothing’
A contract dispute between a Las Vegas charter school and a for-profit Utah corporation is exposing the financial inner workings of the charter school industry, which involves sending millions of dollars in Nevada tax dollars out of state.
Panel’s recommended name for combined charter school draws quick opposition
An advisory committee is recommending Rose Hill Community School as the new name for the combined middle-high charter school in Albemarle County — a choice that was immediately opposed by area activists because of a connection to a former local plantation.
Bay Area charter schools tap tens of millions in federal small business loans
Charter schools in the Bay Area received tens of millions of dollars from a federal coronavirus relief program intended for small businesses, money they say is necessary to stay afloat amid the pandemic.
Inspire charter school founder received $1 million in payroll advances, report says
The founder and former CEO of Inspire charter schools in California received more than $1 million in payroll advances over the course of a year and a half, according to an audit report released Thursday.
Nevada charter school ends business ties with American Preparatory Schools in Utah
For months, board members requested financial information from the private, for-profit APS, the Utah management company that handles back-office business for the Las Vegas campus.
Denver charter schools got $16 million in federal small business aid
Denver charter schools received a total of $16 million in federal coronavirus relief funds meant to help keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic, according to a memo prepared by Denver Public Schools staff at the request of a school board member.
Education 101: Don’t open a new charter school in the middle of a pandemic
Wake County is not an isolated case; across the country, parents are concerned about charter schools taking a bigger bite out of a public education pie that will likely be smaller due to the economic impact of COVID-19.
Two KIPP schools close abruptly, deserting students and their families
In April, it was announced that KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary and KIPP Memphis Preparatory Middle on Corry Road would be permanently closing without notice. Between the two schools, over 650 students have been displaced without so much as a plan or opportunity to rebut the decision.
Unchartered Territory: County Charter Schools Take $15.8M in Federal Small Biz Loans
Publicly funded charter schools in San Diego County have received more than $15.8 million through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP,) a federal government fund aimed at helping small businesses from shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic.
Success Academy spokesperson resigns over ‘abusive’ practices at NYC’s largest charter network
A spokesperson for New York City’s largest charter network resigned in protest, stating she can no longer defend Success Academy’s “racist and abusive practices” that are “detrimental to the emotional well being” of its students.
Bullis Charter gets over $2M federal pandemic relief loan
Bullis Charter School recently received more than $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.
The Frontier: Trial date set in state’s attempt to access virtual school records
An Oklahoma County judge has set an August trial date as the state auditor’s office attempts to access financial records from a private company that manages a virtual charter school.
Charter commission flags finances at three of its schools
Commissioners voted during a Zoom meeting to leave in place “notifications of fiscal concern” for Bingham Academy and the Village Charter School, which both received the same notifications last year. Commissioners also issued a notification for Boise-based Peace Valley Charter School.
Success Academy Faces Fierce Criticism Over its Handling of Racial Issues
The new Instagram page has seen message after message from current and former families and staff members, questioning the long-term effect of the school’s exacting standards on young children of color.