#ANOTHERDAYANOTHERCHARTERSCHOOLSCANDAL
Illinois Charter School to Close – 58 to Be Jobless End of June
A charter school in Illinois is calling it quits which means 58 educators will be jobless by the end of June according to notice given to the state.
Feds sent subpoenas to Chicago charter school Urban Prep about its former CEO
Grand jury subpoenas obtained by WBEZ show U.S. prosecutors sought many records from Urban Prep Academies related to its ex-CEO Tim King.
ASPIRA charter to shut Haugan Middle School over enrollment drop, nearly ‘million-dollar deficit,’ CEO says
The ASPIRA network, which operates three publicly funded but privately managed charters under Chicago Public Schools, approved closure of the campus in Albany Park on the Northwest Side.
Charter schools group announces closure of NW Side middle school: Report
Tearful parents and teachers watched as ASPIRA charter schools board members voted Wednesday night to close their Albany Park school.
Quest Charter Academy’s closure one of the biggest stories of 2024
One of PPS’s biggest concerns was the lack of certified teachers at Quest. The school had not met the 75% state threshold of certified teachers since the 2017-18 school year.
Acero leaders who plan to close seven charter campuses are a no show at CPS board meeting
Chicago Board of Education members slammed Acero Schools officials for failing to appear at a meeting they were directed to attend to discuss their plans. Acero leaders accused CPS senior staff of not passing on information to board members that they had provided.
What’s behind one of Chicago’s largest charter school’s decision to shutter seven campuses
Facing declining enrollment and rising labor costs, Acero Schools says it has to close seven of its 15 campuses next June. But the charter network also has tens of millions of dollars in the bank.
Parents stunned after Acero charter school network announces plans to close 7 schools
Shocked and looking for answers. That’s the feeling among parents after learning about a proposal to close seven Acero charter schools in Chicago, which could affect thousands of students.
Acero charter school plans to close 7 schools, blindsiding parents, teachers —’They did not inform us’
The closures will begin in June 2025 and impact about 2,000 students. The network of schools operates primarily in Latino neighborhoods. The seven schools are in Brighton Park, West Ridge, Pilsen, Avondale, South Lawndale, West Town and Gage Park.
Appellate Court upholds revoke of Urban Prep Academy’s school charter – Chicago Tribune
The Illinois appellate court’s decision declares charter schools are not protected by the Illinois school closing moratorium. (subscription required)
Quest Charter Academy will not pursue judicial appeal of state decision to close school
The board made the decision after Quest failed to meet mutually agreed upon goals and had not reached the necessary percentage of certified teachers.
Quest Charter Academy in Peoria likely to close after appeal denied at state level
Quest had met only three of the 11 criteria set forth in the charter agreement and that the hearing officer had “inexplicably” decided to rule in favor of the school after saying that it wasn’t in line with staffing requirements.
U. of C. Charter Schools to pay $125K in lawsuit settlement involving staff and student
The University of Chicago Charter School (UCCS) must pay student and his family $125,000 in a settlement for verbal abuse.
Families left scrambling after public charter school in Peoria announces closure
A Valley public charter school announced that it will close its doors after the school year. On Friday, Sonoran Science Academy in Peoria made the announcement to staff and families of around 200 students at the K-8 school. “She’s been here for four years and I planned on having her stay,” said Parent Lisa Faiella. Faiella is one of the half dozen parents of students at the school Arizona’s Family has spoken to who say they feel shocked, sad, and angry about the announcement. “It was a big shock, especially at this point in time,” said Faiella.
Peoria Public Schools severs its relationship with Quest Charter Academy. What we know
The vote came after a long presentation by district attorney Frazier Satterly, who explained the facts that prompted PPS administrators to recommend the closure of the charter school concept. Quest has not met academic goals, does not have the minimum number of certified staff, has a high teacher turnover rate, and has a bad track record for student discipline.