#ANOTHERDAYANOTHERCHARTERSCHOOLSCANDAL
Bricolage parents join chorus of those concerned about special-education services in New Orleans
The most recent complaints echo others made over the years by families who have accused the city’s privately run but publicly funded charter schools of intentionally and unintentionally shutting out and failing to educate students who have learning disabilities.
A Texas-sized challenge – schools need to improve outcomes for students with disabilities [Opinion]
Recent reporting by John Tedesco and Shelby Webb about the specific failures of some Texas charter schools comes as no surprise to education advocates and parents of students with disabilities.
After all the damage, now they want to sell?’ | DC charter school leaving before it opens
You would think neighbors in the Fairlawn section of Southeast would be happy that Eagle Academy may be moving out of the community. But a group of homeowners feel like they’ve been duped by the school and its developers, who they say not only damaged their properties, but cut corners.
Inglewood charter school with history of alleged wrongdoing denied renewal by county
The Los Angeles County Board of Education voted Tuesday to close an Inglewood charter school with a lengthy history of financial problems and mixed academic performance that illustrated flaws in California’s oversight system.
Churches, private entities that served A3 charter school students say they’re owed $1.8 million
Churches and corporations that were paid tax dollars to educate A3 charter school students are asking a judge for $1.8 million they say they are owed by the network, which was shut down last year after A3 leaders were indicted for an alleged fraud scheme.
State Board of Education votes to uphold decision to close Memphis charter school
The Tennessee State Board of Education on Monday unanimously voted to uphold Shelby County Schools’ revocation of Southwest Early College High School’s charter.
Loophole could give F-rated charter schools millions meant for better schools
East Academy, Cleveland Preparatory Academy and West Park Academy charter schools each scored an F on their latest state report cards.
Seeking to rein in charter sector, Newark superintendent urges state to close four schools
The head of the Newark school system is calling for the closure of four local charter schools and a ban on most new charter schools, a clear signal that the district hopes to rein in the city’s fast-growing charter sector.
Nashville asks judge to overturn state decision to keep Knowledge Academies charter schools open
In an ongoing dispute over the future of Knowledge Academies charter schools, lawyers for the city are asking a Nashville judge for the authority to shut the schools down.
State: Closed Arkansas charter school’s chief in contempt
The Arkansas Board of Education is seeking to have former charter school founder and operator Valerie Tatum held in contempt of court for failing to produce documents that will enable the state to audit the now-closed Covenant Keepers Charter School.
Greg White and Tricia Reidy: Frustrated that Chinese charter school advertises on NEPR
Supporting the local affiliate of National Public Radio is certainly a worthy cause, of course. But it seems wholly inappropriate that taxpayer monies should be used to market PVCICS.
Facing enrollment, financial issues, New Roots Charter School placed on probation by SUNY
New Roots Charter School has been placed on probation by the SUNY Board of Trustees Charter School Committee for multiple violations of its charter agreement, leaving the school’s future uncertain.
Easton charter school fires its CEO, will file complaint against its solicitor
A lawsuit accusing Easton Arts Academy administrators of rigging grades and fudging employee evaluations was filed exactly one year prior to the date of Hughes’ termination.
Charters for two New Orleans schools will not be renewed this year after contentious board meeting
Unable to find a nonprofit organization willing or able to grab the reins, the New Orleans public school district will at least temporarily take over one of two schools slated to lose their charters due to poor performance.
Reporters faced resistance at every level when researching series on charter school waste
Some of the largest charter school operators in the state declined to answer questions about their financing or clarify details that we found in bond documents and other records.