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She's a student at WIND's Twin Rivers charter school, a place where kids who have been in and out of school for years can get back on track at their own pace. Tasha Norris, WIND's associate executive director, is frustrated by people who stereotype homeless kids as all bad. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Hugh Jackman To Host Oscars Dec 13, 2008
"The nominations for the 81st annual Academy Awards will be announced Jan. 22. The Oscars will be handed out Feb. 22.The Academy announced Thursday that legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis would be given a Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his charity work. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Scotts Valley High School student Julia Huggins received the grand prize of a 2009 Toyota Scion xB and $1,000 check Local... (KSBW 8, CA)
Hospital struggles to fulfill charitable mission Dec 13, 2008
On a chilly November afternoon, Mr. Boyd, now 31, wheeled himself into the cafeteria of Learn Charter School, a few miles from Mount Sinai, and faced four dozen sixth-graders. Holding up props, he went into excruciating detail about how he has to use a catheter to urinate. (AZCentral -- Business)
VISTA: Board delays vote on Eagles Peak's charter Dec 13, 2008
VISTA ---- The Julian school board that sponsors Eagles Peak Charter School decided Thursday to wait on a decision about whether or not to move toward revoking its charter ... "I thought it was a very positive meeting," said Art Townley, interim executive director of the charter school, which serves more than 1,700 students in San Diego, Riverside and Orange counties ... A charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently, outside of many of the rules typical public schools... (North County Times)
Students dress down and give Dec 13, 2008
SIERRA VISTA Imagine Charter School students made a difference in the lives of other children Friday ... Salvation Army Capt. Karen Schmig, left, accepts a donation of 500 from Imagine Charter School seventh-graders Andrew Poe, center, and Deneira Hoyos on Friday at the school. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Running Success by 6 Dec 13, 2008
She's also spent three years as the chairwoman of the Pocatello Community Charter School, where she helped get the loan for the school's new building on Bannock Highway. She's also a current member of the Public Charter School Commission. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Status quo not enough for charter schools Dec 13, 2008
In voting 6-2 to authorize Concerned People for Educational Progress to apply for a $40,000 planning grant to develop proposals for two charter schools, the district didn't approve the plan, it simply approved planning for a plan ... A bigger issue is whether the proposed charter schools one elementary, one at middle school level will in fact accomplish anything beyond what is already the norm in the Unified School District ... The charter school concept is based on the assumption that freeing... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Developers pitch plans for Hill East Dec 13, 2008
1 million square feet of residential space, 473,000 square feet in office space, 80,000 square feet of medical space, a farmer s market on C Street SE and a Kipp charter school. Three percent of the project -- 100,000 square feet -- would be neighborhood-serving retail, and Jair Lynch of said he had received letters of interest from many local retailers, including Busboys & Poets. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Crosslake School to seek new sponsor Dec 13, 2008
Crosslake Charter School ... It's not that the MDE has been a bad sponsor for the charter school - far from it - but it's the fundamental nature of a charter school to seek novelty, to bring new and fresh ideas to the education process, and constantly search for better ways to teach kids ... The MDE cited budget cuts as the reason for dropping all charter schools beyond the 10 it currently sponsors in Minnesota. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Two schools to stay shut tomorrow Dec 12, 2008
Statewide, 37 public schools were shut down today because of the weather, ranging from Sunset Beach Elementary 00004000 on the North Shore of Oahu to West Hawaii Explorations charter school on the Big Island ... Statewide, 37 public schools were shut down today because of the weather, ranging from Sunset Beach Elementary on the North Shore of Oahu to West Hawaii Explorations charter school on the Big Island. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Judges pick winners of Christmas parades Dec 12, 2008
Oakland Charter School placed first, and First United Methodist of Winter Garden's Learning Center was second in the Best Youth or Children's Group category. Best Commercial Entry was Winter Garden Feed, followed in second place by Footworks Dance Studio. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
S.H. school board appoints member Dec 12, 2008
In other business Monday, board members set a time and date for a public hearing on a request from People Involved in Education to renew the charter for Sand Ridge Charter School. The hearing will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 12, prior to the board s regular January meeting. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fact Sheet: President Bush Has Improved The Lives Of America's Youth Dec 12, 2008
Gave parents the opportunity to choose a better public school, a tutor, or a public charter school if their child s school did not improve. Provided funding to more than half of all public charter schools in the country to expand alternatives for students in struggling schools; since 2000, the number of charter schools in the United States has more than doubled. (White House News Releases)
Members picked for Charter Schools Commission Dec 12, 2008
The State Board of Education on Thursday appointed seven people to serve on a new commission that can approve charter schools over objections from local school officials. The seven members of the Georgia Charter Schools Commission were nominated by Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) ... The Legislature approved a bill last session to create the commission, which can approve charter school applications that were rejected by local school boards. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
School choice over in A-C Dec 12, 2008
The school is scheduled to open next fall and may eventually become a charter school. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Friday, December 12, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Now that Pakistan has made Mumbai arrests, will crackdown stick? Dec 12, 2008
Now that Pakistan has made Mumbai arrests, will crackdown stick. Now that Pakistan has made Mumbai arrests, will crackdown stick. (Chicago Tribune)
Substitute teacher arrested on porn charge Dec 12, 2008
A substitute teacher at a St. Paul charter school is in custody for distributing pornographic images to children. Police say the teacher was arrested Wednesday. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Local Rugby Players Score National Attention Dec 12, 2008
The Hyde Leadership Public Charter School formed the first all-black teams in the country. It is a sport most of the players had never heard of before they learned the game. (W-USA News, DC)
'Hill Street Blues,' 'Practice' Actor Dies Dec 11, 2008
" Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The Dean pays homage to local coaches, athletes and legends. Local Charter School ranked number 3 by US New and World Reports as the best high school in the country. Alvarez and North Salinas prevail in December Basketball Tournament Links We LikeSponsored Content Infants aren't the only ones who need... (KSBW 8, CA)
Student sues following suspension for allegedly cyberbullying teacher Dec 11, 2008 Which Muslim capital will Barack Obama choose? Dec 11, 2008 Houston High makes top schools’ list Dec 11, 2008 Public meetings Dec 11, 2008 COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Dec 11, 2008 Attendance zone redo up for vote(with FULL COPY OF COMMENTS) Dec 11, 2008 Summit Quilters continue event Dec 11, 2008 Eddyville keeps its cutting-edge tradition Dec 11, 2008 The Care and keeping of a christmas tree Dec 11, 2008 Committee seeks another $1 million cut Dec 11, 2008 San Joaquin County supervisors approve Morada church expansion Dec 11, 2008 University High scores again Dec 10, 2008 Federal permit issued for new border crossing Dec 10, 2008 Sewage overflows; kids go home Dec 10, 2008 More of this story Dec 10, 2008 Separating boys and girls Dec 10, 2008 House Speaker sees possible 10-percent cut to local aid Dec 10, 2008 'Torii Hunter Project' expands to educate Dec 10, 2008 Marietta schools mull 2009-2010 calendar Dec 10, 2008 Local YouTube star Dec 10, 2008 Unified backs charter school Dec 10, 2008 District declines charter deal Dec 9, 2008 Magnet schools making slow progress Dec 9, 2008 Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Launches New Initiative to Double the Number of Low-Income Students in the U.S. Who Earn a Postsecondary Degree by Age 26 Dec 9, 2008 K.C. ALFRED / Union-Tribune3 killed as military jet crashes Dec 9, 2008 From the Los Angeles Times Dec 9, 2008 Technology allows for hands-on learning at charter school Dec 9, 2008 Stand for Children meeting on Dec. 11 Dec 9, 2008 • COLUMN: What does the Canyon's future hold? Dec 9, 2008 Cubs sale 'unchanged' Dec 9, 2008 Megan Williams Dec 9, 2008 Easing the transition Dec 8, 2008 Employee accused of selling school property Dec 8, 2008 ABLE expansion in limbo Dec 8, 2008 When it comes to charter schools, Gooding isn't Meridian Dec 8, 2008 Editorial: Grant good news for economic development Dec 8, 2008 Our views: Weekend wrap-up Dec 7, 2008 Honolulu wreath contest winners announced Dec 7, 2008 Holiday Crawl brings kids Downtown Dec 7, 2008 Amid Mumbai siege, hoax call was said to put Pakistan on alert Dec 7, 2008 Private-style public schools Dec 6, 2008 TEA Shuts Down Charter School Dec 6, 2008 ABH Correction Dec 6, 2008 On Your Mind Dec 6, 2008 Virginia School Is No. 1, Maryland Schools In Top 100 Dec 6, 2008 Palm Bay tries to save school Dec 5, 2008 Charter schools stunned by court ruling Dec 5, 2008 Excitement builds for annual event Dec 5, 2008 Arizona Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge Dealers and Chrysler LLC Representatives Team Up with KaBOOM! to Build Child-Designed Playground at Phoenix's New South Pointe Elementary School in One Day Dec 5, 2008 WPIAL Class A Boys Basketball Preview (Today) Dec 5, 2008 Mystic Valley students ready Salem Street for parade Dec 5, 2008 Charter school on track Dec 5, 2008 Charter school trailblazers deserve a salute Dec 5, 2008 TEA shuts down Jesse Jackson Academy Dec 5, 2008 Panel OKs 8 new charter schools Dec 4, 2008 Town remembers Jeff Dropo, ultimate Marbleheader Dec 4, 2008 Fire log, Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2008 Dec 4, 2008 Charter schools are still an incomplete experiment Dec 4, 2008 Richardson accepts Cabinet post Dec 4, 2008 Central Texas School Among 26 Nominated For Blue Ribbon Award Dec 4, 2008 Recognizing Women Who Make a Difference Dec 4, 2008 4 comments Dec 4, 2008 Sand Ridge closer to contract (14) Dec 4, 2008 Community Calendar Dec 4, 2008 in Pursuit of Higher GoalsCasa Verde High to experiment with prep course next semester Dec 4, 2008
Neither Phelps, Bayer nor Pembroke Pines's city manager, Charles Dodge, who oversees the charter school, returned calls seeking comment ... Alexis Andres, one of the former charter school students who defended Phelps on the Facebook page, said Evans received appropriate punishment. (guardian.co.uk)
Police log, Dec. 2-8, 2008 Dec 11, 2008
Report of traffic hazard near Charter School investigated at 7:39 a.m.. Assisted at scene of two-car crash on Atlantic Avenue at Beach Street at 7:48 a.m. One of the cars was towed. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
charter school company. School Dist. 159. (Chicago Tribune)
The only Minnesota school given a silver medal with fewer students is TrekNorth High School, a charter school in Bemidji. One advantage Houston might have over other small schools is its online programs, which nearly doubled the district s enrollment in the 2007-2008 school year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Lebanon Community Schools Board of Directors will meet in public session at 6 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the school district office, 485 S. 5th St. The agenda includes the search for a permanent superintendent, the Sand Ridge Charter School contract and updates on special education and math. The board will meet in executive session at 5 p.m.. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Lake Wales Charter School s Board Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.. Regular City Commission Dec. 16 in the City Hall Chamber. (Lake Wales News, FL)
In addition to attendance zones, the board also is scheduled to vote on a name for a new elementary school - which may eventually become a charter school - on Danielsville Road. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, December 11, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The students at the Eddyville Charter School will sing holiday tunes at 7 p.m. Thursday night, Dec. 18. And last but not least, the Blodgett Community Church s Christmas Cantata, The Holy Child by Marty Parks, is scheduled for 10:40 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
At Eddyville Charter School, cutting down a Christmas tree is one of the most significant senior class traditions. This year, a 20-foot-tall noble fir was cut down and placed in the school cafeteria on Wednesday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Corvallis Gazette Times: Community News. Last modified: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 10:52 PM PST. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Part of the plan will be to go to half-day kindergarten and a 10 percent cut across the board in programs and services at the Barnstable Horace Mann Charter School; a 5 to 7 percent cut at the middle school and high school and a 5 to 7 percent cut to technology, maintenance, athletics and the Gateway Program. Grenier told the school committee the option would also result in the reduction of 35 and 40 professional staff members. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
The church is currently located on the east Highway 99 frontage road in a strip shopping center adjacent to the Aspire Charter School. The new location will be on 17 acres off the frontage road, north of Eight Mile Road. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
For the second year in a row, a special Fresno charter school has broken the top 50 in U.S. News Report's list of the top 100 high schools in the nation ... The small charter school opened in 2000 and has just over 400 students, who have access to many university facilities and can take Fresno State classes. (Fresno Bee)
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell has announced that 11 local school districts and a charter school will receive grants to pay expert teachers who work in low-scoring schools ... Recipients of the grants announced last week include: Chula Vista Elementary School District, $35,000; Darnall E-Charter School, $5,000; Escondido Union School District, $5,000; Fallbrook Union High School District, $5,000; Grossmont Union High School District, $15,000. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Seventh-graders were sent next door to Chugach Optional, an elementary charter school, while eighth-graders were bused about a mile southwest to Romig Middle School. School officials asked parents to pick up their kids, which most did. (Anchorage Daily News)
Superintendent of a charter school in Humphrey since 2007, he was also superintendent at Bright Star from 1998 to 2000 when the school closed and at Trinity Christian School in Texarkana. His Ph. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
an all-girl charter school in Gwinnett County, opened this school year and is expected to grow quickly ... I graduated from high school last year and thank God I did because now my old school has become one of those Charter Schools. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
7 million in Chapter 70 education aid, just over $1 million in lottery funds and $259,000 in charter school tuition reimbursements. DiMasi signaled willingness to go along with a version of Gov. Deval Patrick s bid to impose new property taxes on telecommunications equipment, and new receptivity to Patrick s hopes to allow cities and towns to add an extra penny to the meals tax. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Agassi thanked Hunter for his support of the public charter school, which is located in the most economically challenged area of Las Vegas. The school will celebrate its first graduating class this June. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Marietta is allowed to have a shorter year because it is a charter school system. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Downtown Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach and a charter school company hoping to open three county schools next year have stepped in with a $3,000 donation. The company, Mavericks in Education, has a relationship with Miami Heat Star Dwyane Wade, who Weaver has twice interviewed. (The Palm Beach Post)
RACINE The Racine Unified School District granted members of the Concerned People for Educational Progress permission to seek a planning grant to research and refine a charter school proposal. Board members this week voted 6-2 to allow the group to seek $40,000 in state money to develop proposals for two charter schools: The Young Stars Primary Village Academy and the Young Stars Intermediate Village Academy ... Karla Hollingsworth, spokeswoman for the group, said none of the group's members or... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Palm Bay officials have been scrambling to find a way to save the charter school and their investment, with $21 million in bonds in default ... Students would also have the option to attend nearby charter schools. (Florida Today)
In fact, the researchers said, magnets embody a key advantage over charter schools, namely, integration: Magnets promote it, while charter schools can exacerbate racial isolation, said study director Erica Frankenberg. A black student in a magnet school, for example, is far more likely to have classes with a white student than a black student in a charter school, Frankenberg said ... Specifically, about 70 percent of the black students at charter schools in the study had virtually no white... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
YouthBuild USA, Somerville, MA($6 million over 3 years) will provide technical assistance, training, funding and support to a cohort of seven local YouthBuild programs (YouthBuild Brockton, MA; Metro Atlanta YouthBuild AmeriCorps, Atlanta and Marietta, GA; YouthBuild Columbus, OH; YouthBuild McLean County Inc., Bloomington, IL; Operation Fresh Start Inc., Madison, WI; YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School, Philadelphia, PA; and Portland YouthBuilders, Portland, OR) to engage 1,500 low-income... (PR Newswire)
Brandais said three elementary schools, a middle school and a charter school in the University City area were not affected. Nicole Harris was teaching a physical education class outside at nearby Doyle Elementary School when she saw the pilot eject. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Supreme Court turns down Obama citizenship appeal -- chicagotribune. The plaintiff has argued that the president-elect is ineligible for the office because his father was born in Kenya. (Chicago Tribune)
In its classrooms, the charter school is installing interactive technology in which students can learn entire lessons on touch-sensor boards. Teachers can display presentations and touch the boards to bring up information. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
e. Mayor s highlights: reformulation of Charter school formula, early incentive home rule petition for Medford employees, telecom loophole tax issue) where a separate Advocating4mps meeting can be set following this conversation and time for those who want to begin to plan a Stand rally event in January. Loading commenting interface. (Medford Transcript, MA)
The wrinkle in that plan is the new charter school in town. If North Valley Academy succeeds in opening a high school with approximately 100 students in the 2009-2010 school year, the Senators will fall well below the 3A cutoff and will be forced to reclassify in 2010. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
charter school company. Residential Facility. (Chicago Tribune)
Megan was enrolled in Twindly Bridge Charter School. She was a former student of Wasilla High School where she was involved in the human relations program. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Many are still disappointed over the board's decision to close their community's only school that traces its roots back more than 100 years, and some have started talking to organizers of the Samsula Academy about launching a charter school in Oak Hill ... Moeller is one of the parents interested in seeing a charter school come to Oak Hill, which would take School Board approval ... Charter schools are public schools run by private groups under contracts with the School Board. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Police arrested a Surprise charter school employee last week in connection to missing computers and electronics that belonged to the school. Edward Lutz, the information-technology supervisor at Paradise Education Center, is accused of selling the equipment and other school property on Ebay, said Surprise police spokesman Sgt. Mark Ortega. (AZCentral -- News)
The Academy of Business and Leadership Education, a St. Johns County charter school, wants to teach more grades and build a new facility ... However, St. Johns District School Board members, who must approve any school expansions, question whether the charter school is ready for such changes ... Joyner had the answer to that since one charter school has already gone under. (The St. Augustine Record)
Ms. LeClaire, president of the Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families, suggested that the Gooding School District has, " to adjust to a new reality or risk irrelevance." That is a fairly bold statement to be making from someone living in the Treasure Valley who (obviously) does not understand what it means to live in a small community. First and foremost, comparing a charter school in a small community to one located within the Meridian School District's boundaries is tantamount to... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Assuming a petition to the state school board is approved, the academy will operate as a charter school, meaning it won't be subject to the full gamut of state education regulations as long as certain performance benchmarks are met. As a practical matter, the school will offer introductory and technical college-level courses in specific career fields. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Embraer takes off in Melbourne, toughening standards for Brevard charter schools ... Keep control of charter schools local ... Thats long been our view, and why were glad the 1st District Court of Appeal panel on Tuesday struck down as unconstitutional a 2006 Florida law allowing charter schools to open and operate without approval by local school boards. (Florida Today)
Judges' Choice - Hui Kamalii, Kane Grade 4, Halau Lokahi Public Charter School. Judges' Choice - Connor Walsh, Punahou School. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Children could decorate their own cookies at Pittsburgh Culinary Institute, make six-pointed stars at Northside Urban Pathways Charter School, meet the Steelers and Penguins mascots at Katz Plaza and chat with "Nutcracker" characters at Fifth Avenue Place, to name just a few of the activities. If they wanted to venture beyond the Cultural District, visitors could take the "Holly Trolley" to Station Square, the Macy's windows or the ice skating rink at PPG Place. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan A hoax caller claiming to be India's foreign minister threatened Pakistan's president with war during the final hours of the Mumbai attacks, prompting Pakistan to put its air force on its highest alert for nearly 24 hours, a news report said Saturday. Meanwhile, authorities in India reported the first arrests since the end of last month's siege, which killed more than 170 people. (Chicago Tribune)
Arizona families are free to send their children to any district or charter school with room, and parents have learned to shop. They will drive their children to another district or charter school across town to find smaller class sizes ... More than 10 years ago, the suburban Tucson district opened two small specialty charter schools, and in 2005, it opened the state's first laptop high school. (AZCentral -- News)
Jesse Jackson Academy is an open enrollment charter school. The TEA representative said state money for the school stopped coming in on Oct. 1. (Click2Houston, TX)
com An article published Friday on Page A1 of the Athens Banner-Herald about a Clarke County School District charter school gave the incorrect name of the school district;s lead grant writer, Toni Reed ... An article published Friday on Page A1 of the Athens Banner-Herald about a Clarke County School District charter school gave the incorrect name of the school district s lead grant writer, Toni Reed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Our special needs granddaughter is a 16-year-old sophomore at Berean Academy (a charter school) in Sierra Vista ... From our perspective, this charter school is the way to go. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The Charter School of Wilmington in Wilmington, Del. also ranked in the nation's top 100. (W-USA News, DC)
PALM BAY -- Mayor John Mazziotti on Thursday informed hundreds of Palm Bay Community Charter School parents and students that the school's bondholders have called a meeting for 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and have invited them to attend ... The parents and students from Palm Bay Community Charter School Patriot Campus are concerned that the school might be forced to close because of financial difficulties ... The school is jointly operated by Palm Bay and Charter Schools USA, a management company. (Florida Today)
Charter schools in Brevard County and around the state are reeling from an appeals court decision that they say will limit students' choices. Odyssey Charter school in Palm Bay likely will be the most affected by the ruling ... Charter schools can only be overseen by districts, according to the court ruling. (Florida Today)
Organizations entered into the parade for the first time include Manzanita Charter School and students from the Allan Hancock Recreation Administration Program. The program students will walk with a giant donation bin down the parade route, collecting plastic bottles from spectators along the sides of the parade route, to benefit the city s Plastics for Playgrounds fundraiser, which uses recycling revenue to provide new playground equipment for the community. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Founded in 1996, The Leona Group is one of the largest charter school organizations in Arizona with 16 high schools, three middle schools and four elementary schools in the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas and a student population of more than 6,500 students. The Leona Group is nationally recognized for its commitment to a quality choice in public school education. (PR Newswire)
A charter school in Midland, Lincoln Park advanced to the quarterfinals in its first season in the WPIAL.. Contenders. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Braving bitter temperatures, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School students cleaned the Malden Parade of Holiday Traditions route on Saturday, Nov. 22 ... Prior to Saturday s efforts, Mystic Valley Regional Charter School removed graffiti along the route from visible surfaces such as mailboxes, electrical boxes, dumpsters and storefronts in an ongoing effort. (Malden Observer, MA)
com Clarke County School District administrators can start planning with Athens Technical College to build a charter school meant to give Athens students skills they'll need in the work force ... Clarke County School District administrators can start planning with Athens Technical College to build a charter school meant to give Athens students skills they'll need in the work force ... The concept for the charter school came from the work of the anti-poverty group OneAthens, which brought... (Athens Banner-Herald)
WHAT COURAGE was shown by teachers at the Conservatory Lab Charter School in Brighton, who chose to become part of the American Federation of Teachers ("," Page A1, Nov. 26). They modeled what we hope to teach our students: Stand up for yourselves. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Just last week, the state shut down a Fort Worth charter school run by the same group because they doubted any students were actually going there. Some other charter schools in Houston have also shared a similar story ... One local lawmaker said there needs to be more oversight of the state charter schools so the people running them don t get in over their heads. (KHOU.com, TX)
Extending the reach of charter schools in New Orleans, already home to the highest proportion of charters of any American city, a state committee approved eight new charter applications on Wednesday ... Already, 55 percent of public school students in New Orleans attend charter schools, a higher proportion than in any other city ... They would initially operate the lower grades of existing noncharter schools -- yet to be selected -- in the state-run Recovery School District, while the district... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Jennifer, who now attends Western Connecticut State University, was on the crew and swimming teams at Sturgis Charter School. Elizabeth was active in swimming, tennis and track in high school and was attending Wentworth College when her dad died in January 2008. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Investigated what turned out to be accidental alarm at Charter School at 12:03 p.m.. Saturday, Nov. 29. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
The editorial also failed to mention that Gooding public schools are competing with a charter school that is much better funded at least for the first three years ... Now, even with a downturn in the economy, the State Department is promoting creation of more schools through its encouragement of charter schools ... It is possible for charter schools to provide an excellent education to a currently underserved population. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Before every school year, the state Secretary of Education will give the Governor s Office a certified report for each school district and every charter school that will show how their funding is being used. Three school districts and two charter schools will take part in a pilot project this year ... Richardson also proposed sanctions on school districts or charter schools that fail to submit timely financial audits, including local school boards losing their financial autonomy. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
St.Marys Academy Charter School St. Marys Academy. Wellington ISD: Wellington Elementary School. (KWTX.com, TX)
Canton Daily Ledger - Ara. for more local weather conditions. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Competition from charter schools may be the real motivation. North Star Academy Middle School, a charter school in Newark drawing on the same demographics, requires uniforms and other discipline and achieves far better results than ordinary public schools. (Human Events Online)
Nearly a year after the Lebanon School Board renewed its charter, Sand Ridge Charter School is close to getting a permanent operating contract ... Negotiators for the district and People Involved in Education (PIE), the nonprofit organization that operates the charter school, are facing a board-imposed deadline of Dec. 31 to forge a new five-year contract ... Paul Dakopolos, the district's legal counsel, told the board that funding and the enrollment cap for the charter school were the two... (Lebanon Express, OR)
Lake Wales Charter School s Board Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.. Regular City Commission Dec. 16 in the City Hall Chamber. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Similar skills are anticipated to be taught in a college preparation course, which is planned for next semester at the charter school ... Casa Verde, the Casa Grande Union High School District's college prep charter school, has 14 teachers. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
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