Former Fulton charter schools on probation a year after state approval

Fulton Charter Schools Coordinator Andrea Cooper Gatewood last year cited several issues about RISE, which included “ … a history of low student performance, a lack of fiscal responsibility, unstable governance and a lack of compliance with state and federal guidelines.” Superintendent Mike Looney and other Fulton officials also expressed concern over RISE’s debt, which they said topped $14 million at the end of 2022.