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‘Money in the pockets of administrators’: California charter school network steers millions in taxpayer money to opaque firm tied to execs
Elite charter schools’ close relationship with a third-party provider raises questions about transparency and potential ...
Religion News Service10h
Supreme Court’s one-sentence order closes the door to Catholic charter school – but leaves it open for future challenges
Both sides anticipated a pivotal ruling. However, in an anticlimatic outcome, the Supreme Court issued a brief order May 22, ...
The Statehouse News Bureau5d
Public schools could be forced to close some buildings, sell them cheaply to charter schools
The state's largest school districts are raising concern over a provision in the proposed state budget that would allow the ...
Leon schools weigh legal action after Renaissance Academy charter closes
Leon Schools in legal dispute with Renaissance Charter to reclaim taxpayer-funded assets after its closure and lease to a private school.
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin on MSN1d
Pomona’s Marshall Middle School will house charter school programs
The School of Extended Educational Opportunities, which has flexible schedules for athletes, begins the move in the fall.
Chicago Teachers Union calls for more charter school oversight
Charter schools have come under scrutiny after abrupt closings. Sixteen charter schools whose contracts expire in June are ...
CTU report faults charter school oversight, cites abrupt closures and financial mismanagement
A new Chicago Teachers Union report released Thursday criticizes the lack of oversight of the district’s over 100 charter ...
5 things to know for May 23: Budget bill, Harvard, Charter schools, FEMA shakeup, Embassy shooting
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