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- Eric Cantor: Charter schools deliver results, thanks to the freedom to innovate
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May 15, 7:08 AM, Washington Examiner:
Almost 26 years ago, a new kind of high school opened its doors to 53 students in St. Paul, Minn. The City Academy was publicly funded but independently operated, allowing its founders the freedom to innovate in reaching students who were >
- National Charter Schools Week 2018: An open letter from Jeanne Allen
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May 8, 7:56 AM, The Independent:
In the more than 27 years since the founding of the charter school movement, tremendous progress has been made in the number of schools established and in the wealth of innovative opportunities they offer to children, families, teachers, >
- States with school choice increase their ‘Educational Progress’ score
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Apr 23, 8:28 AM, Washington Examiner:
The report card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress last week returned some dismal results as measured by student test scores, except for a few successes in states with expansive and long-standing school choice programs.
- Opinion: Pay Teachers More—but Make Sure They Earn It
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May 22, 7:26 AM, Wall Street Journal:
As usual, the politics of education lately seem like they’re all about the grown-ups. Teachers unions hope their walkouts in states like Arizona, Kentucky and Oklahoma will turn red states blue in 2018, while others foresee a backlash >
- Michelle Chen: Brown v. Board of Education ended school segregation. So why are schools still not integrated?
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May 18, 7:12 AM, NBC News:
It’s been 64 years since the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education that declared school segregation unconstitutional. To overcome the racial barriers dividing America’s classrooms, the students seeking integration >
- Commentary: Teachers Aren’t Victims
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May 15, 7:07 AM, City Journal:
In a USA Today op-ed last month, American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten defended the teachers’ strikes in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arizona, and Colorado, by sketching a familiar hero-villain scenario.
- Commentary: Charter Schools Point toward a Better Education for All
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May 14, 7:47 AM, National Review:
One thing nearly every expert in the field will tell you is that we have a long way to go before every student in America is getting a good education.
- Oklahoma teacher debates education secretary over 'school choice'
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May 14, 7:45 AM, KTEN News:
Oklahoma's Teacher of the Year Jon Hazell is making national news after a heated conversation he had with U.S Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
- Column: What you don’t know about the schools at the top of U.S. News’ 2018 high school rankings
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May 11, 7:24 AM, Washington Post:
But what do these lists really tell us — and what don’t they tell us about these schools? The new high school rankings don’t talk about why comparing traditional public schools to charters is a problem.
- Opinion: Making Teachers’ Strikes Illegal Won’t Stop Them
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May 10, 7:09 AM, New York Times:
In the five states where teachers have gone on strike this year, teachers complain about many of the same things: low salaries, an education funding squeeze and teacher shortages. They have something else in common. In four of the five — >
- Commentary: School Choice, The All-Purpose Bogeyman
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May 9, 7:19 AM, Forbes:
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: “America’s schools are going to Hell in a handbasket, and it’s all charter schools and school vouchers’ fault.” OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but it seems more and more like school choice >
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- Opinion: Every child deserves a choice in their education
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May 22, 5:51 AM, The Patriot-News:
While the state's tax credit scholarship programs have helped many students attend schools of choice, more must be done to bring equal education opportunity to all Pennsylvania students.
- In North Carolina, Teacher Protest Exposes Rural-Urban Divide
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May 16, 7:28 AM, Wall Street Journal:
Roughly two-thirds of North Carolina’s children will be out of school Wednesday after districts announced closures to accommodate thousands of teachers’ requests for the day off to march on the state Capitol in support of increased school >
- Letter: Virtual charter schools fill needs
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May 16, 6:23 AM, Idaho Mountain Express and Guide:
The Idaho Coalition of Charter School Families firmly believes that there are two basic principles in what makes charter schools a quality option: choice and opportunity. Parental choice has been a longstanding value for the Idaho charter >
- If You Think Teacher Strikes Are About Pay, Think Again (CER in the news)
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May 22, 7:27 AM, National Review :
20,000 North Carolina teachers took to the streets of Raleigh for what was billed as a march and rally against low wages and underfunded schools. It was neither. “My heart goes out to the teachers that did turn out for the rally. The >
- Why does Bowser keep saying D.C. is the ‘fastest improving’ school district in the country?
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May 22, 7:24 AM, Washington Post:
The idea that D.C. is the fastest-improving urban district in the nation gained steam in 2013 — more than a year before Bowser took office — when the city posted some of the country’s biggest gains on the National Assessment of Educational >
- Charter School in Lebanon Finds Solid Financial Footing
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May 22, 7:21 AM, Valley News:
The New Hampshire Department of Education provides its 21 charter schools, all of which operate independently from school districts, with less than $7,000 a year per student, in a state where average per-pupil spending is slightly more >
- Survey shows Louisiana teachers support a strike for pay raises
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May 22, 6:35 AM, The Times-Picayune:
Sixty one percent of respondents in an online survey by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers said they would support a statewide walkout or strike in order to force lawmakers to approve pay increases. The survey results were released >
- Parents get 3 days' notice Cypress Academy in New Orleans will close this week
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May 22, 6:26 AM, The New Orleans Advocate:
Three days before summer break at Cypress Academy, the small charter school in Mid-City told parents that Wednesday will be its last day — forever.
- CMS report blasts plan to let towns open charter schools: 'A nightmare for taxpayers'
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May 22, 6:15 AM, Charlotte Observer:
Critics of a bill that would allow Mecklenburg County towns to create their own charter schools took their fight to the General Assembly Monday, calling the measure "a nightmare for taxpayers.
- Rep. Brenner claim about ECOT donations draws fire
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May 22, 6:03 AM, The Columbus Dispatch:
As he battles his opponent on Twitter, Rep. Andrew Brenner is taking heat for arguing that he never received campaign donations from ECOT, although the school’s founder is his largest contributor.
- Opinion: School voucher legislation would divert needed funds from public schools
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May 22, 5:40 AM, Allentown Morning Call:
We are deeply disappointed to learn that the state Senate Education Committee is again giving serious consideration to Senate Bill 2. Although named the "Education Savings Account Act," this bill stands to create vouchers that will drain >
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- Charter School in Lebanon Finds Solid Financial Footing
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May 22, 7:21 AM, Valley News:
The New Hampshire Department of Education provides its 21 charter schools, all of which operate independently from school districts, with less than $7,000 a year per student, in a state where average per-pupil spending is slightly more >
- Opinion: Every child deserves a choice in their education
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May 22, 5:51 AM, The Patriot-News:
While the state's tax credit scholarship programs have helped many students attend schools of choice, more must be done to bring equal education opportunity to all Pennsylvania students.
- Opinion: School voucher legislation would divert needed funds from public schools
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May 22, 5:40 AM, Allentown Morning Call:
We are deeply disappointed to learn that the state Senate Education Committee is again giving serious consideration to Senate Bill 2. Although named the "Education Savings Account Act," this bill stands to create vouchers that will drain >
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- Rep. Brenner claim about ECOT donations draws fire
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May 22, 6:03 AM, The Columbus Dispatch:
As he battles his opponent on Twitter, Rep. Andrew Brenner is taking heat for arguing that he never received campaign donations from ECOT, although the school’s founder is his largest contributor.
- 3 Detroit charter schools' contract renewals rejected by board panel
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May 22, 5:19 AM, Detroit Free Press:
Three Detroit charter schools face an uncertain future after two subcommittees of the Detroit Board of Education rejected giving them a three-year contract renewal.
- Rollingstone can’t be used for charter
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May 22, 5:08 AM, Winona Post:
It’s official: Rollingstone Community School is for sale — and, according to a clause approved with a 5-2 vote by the Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Board, new owners will not be allowed to use it as a schoolhouse.
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- If You Think Teacher Strikes Are About Pay, Think Again (CER in the news)
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May 22, 7:27 AM, National Review :
20,000 North Carolina teachers took to the streets of Raleigh for what was billed as a march and rally against low wages and underfunded schools. It was neither. “My heart goes out to the teachers that did turn out for the rally. The >
- Why does Bowser keep saying D.C. is the ‘fastest improving’ school district in the country?
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May 22, 7:24 AM, Washington Post:
The idea that D.C. is the fastest-improving urban district in the nation gained steam in 2013 — more than a year before Bowser took office — when the city posted some of the country’s biggest gains on the National Assessment of Educational >
- Survey shows Louisiana teachers support a strike for pay raises
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May 22, 6:35 AM, The Times-Picayune:
Sixty one percent of respondents in an online survey by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers said they would support a statewide walkout or strike in order to force lawmakers to approve pay increases. The survey results were released >
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- Why charter school backers are spending big in California's governor's race
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May 22, 4:53 AM, Sacramento Bee:
California teacher unions are convinced that if Antonio Villaraigosa is elected governor this year, education funding for traditional public schools will erode, leaving them worse off as they compete with charter schools for enrollment.
- Charter backers outspend teachers in 2 California races
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May 21, 7:30 AM, Associated Press:
In the battle for the future of California’s schools, charter school advocates are far outpacing teachers unions in spending to support candidates for governor and state schools chief.
- Editorial: Find better funding source for charter schools
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May 21, 7:04 AM, Everett Herald :
Hundreds of charter school students rallied at the state Capitol on Thursday as the state Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the fate of their schools and the more than 2,400 enrolled in them.
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- Opinion: Every child deserves a choice in their education
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May 22, 5:51 AM, The Patriot-News:
While the state's tax credit scholarship programs have helped many students attend schools of choice, more must be done to bring equal education opportunity to all Pennsylvania students.
- Small district pitches charter school benefits to top state education administrator
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May 14, 5:30 AM, KCRG TV9:
Iowa Department of Education director Ryan Wise visits a classroom at West Central schools on Friday. The small district in Maynard is one of only two Iowa districts that will have charter school status next fall.
- Teachers find RCSD, charter school partnership rejuvenating
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May 11, 7:20 AM, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle:
School 8, on St. Paul Street, and GCCS, on the Rochester Museum and Science Center campus, are in the second year of a partnership that's unique in Monroe County. They're using a three-year, $500,000 state grant to jointly adopt an early >
- Why does Bowser keep saying D.C. is the ‘fastest improving’ school district in the country?
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May 22, 7:24 AM, Washington Post:
The idea that D.C. is the fastest-improving urban district in the nation gained steam in 2013 — more than a year before Bowser took office — when the city posted some of the country’s biggest gains on the National Assessment of Educational >
- Charter School in Lebanon Finds Solid Financial Footing
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May 22, 7:21 AM, Valley News:
The New Hampshire Department of Education provides its 21 charter schools, all of which operate independently from school districts, with less than $7,000 a year per student, in a state where average per-pupil spending is slightly more >
- Parents get 3 days' notice Cypress Academy in New Orleans will close this week
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May 22, 6:26 AM, The New Orleans Advocate:
Three days before summer break at Cypress Academy, the small charter school in Mid-City told parents that Wednesday will be its last day — forever.
- CMS report blasts plan to let towns open charter schools: 'A nightmare for taxpayers'
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May 22, 6:15 AM, Charlotte Observer:
Critics of a bill that would allow Mecklenburg County towns to create their own charter schools took their fight to the General Assembly Monday, calling the measure "a nightmare for taxpayers.
- 3 Detroit charter schools' contract renewals rejected by board panel
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May 22, 5:19 AM, Detroit Free Press:
Three Detroit charter schools face an uncertain future after two subcommittees of the Detroit Board of Education rejected giving them a three-year contract renewal.
- Rollingstone can’t be used for charter
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May 22, 5:08 AM, Winona Post:
It’s official: Rollingstone Community School is for sale — and, according to a clause approved with a 5-2 vote by the Winona Area Public Schools (WAPS) Board, new owners will not be allowed to use it as a schoolhouse.
- Litchfield parent wins rare school-choice case
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May 21, 7:28 AM, The Union Leader:
In a rare reversal of a local school board’s decision, the State Board of Education has ruled that a high school sophomore who moved to Litchfield last fall after her father died can continue to attend Pinkerton Academy in Derry because it >
- Why U-46 is looking at adding more high school academies
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May 21, 7:24 AM, Chicago Daily Herald:
Elgin Area School District U-46 students soon might be able to pursue careers in health care, tourism, government and the military while still in high school.
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- Opinion: Every child deserves a choice in their education
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May 22, 5:51 AM, The Patriot-News:
While the state's tax credit scholarship programs have helped many students attend schools of choice, more must be done to bring equal education opportunity to all Pennsylvania students.
- In North Carolina, Teacher Protest Exposes Rural-Urban Divide
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May 16, 7:28 AM, Wall Street Journal:
Roughly two-thirds of North Carolina’s children will be out of school Wednesday after districts announced closures to accommodate thousands of teachers’ requests for the day off to march on the state Capitol in support of increased school >
- Letter: Virtual charter schools fill needs
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May 16, 6:23 AM, Idaho Mountain Express and Guide:
The Idaho Coalition of Charter School Families firmly believes that there are two basic principles in what makes charter schools a quality option: choice and opportunity. Parental choice has been a longstanding value for the Idaho charter >
- If You Think Teacher Strikes Are About Pay, Think Again (CER in the news)
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May 22, 7:27 AM, National Review :
20,000 North Carolina teachers took to the streets of Raleigh for what was billed as a march and rally against low wages and underfunded schools. It was neither. “My heart goes out to the teachers that did turn out for the rally. The >
- Opinion: Pay Teachers More—but Make Sure They Earn It
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May 22, 7:26 AM, Wall Street Journal:
As usual, the politics of education lately seem like they’re all about the grown-ups. Teachers unions hope their walkouts in states like Arizona, Kentucky and Oklahoma will turn red states blue in 2018, while others foresee a backlash >
- Why does Bowser keep saying D.C. is the ‘fastest improving’ school district in the country?
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May 22, 7:24 AM, Washington Post:
The idea that D.C. is the fastest-improving urban district in the nation gained steam in 2013 — more than a year before Bowser took office — when the city posted some of the country’s biggest gains on the National Assessment of Educational >
- Charter School in Lebanon Finds Solid Financial Footing
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May 22, 7:21 AM, Valley News:
The New Hampshire Department of Education provides its 21 charter schools, all of which operate independently from school districts, with less than $7,000 a year per student, in a state where average per-pupil spending is slightly more >
- Survey shows Louisiana teachers support a strike for pay raises
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May 22, 6:35 AM, The Times-Picayune:
Sixty one percent of respondents in an online survey by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers said they would support a statewide walkout or strike in order to force lawmakers to approve pay increases. The survey results were released >
- Parents get 3 days' notice Cypress Academy in New Orleans will close this week
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May 22, 6:26 AM, The New Orleans Advocate:
Three days before summer break at Cypress Academy, the small charter school in Mid-City told parents that Wednesday will be its last day — forever.
- CMS report blasts plan to let towns open charter schools: 'A nightmare for taxpayers'
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May 22, 6:15 AM, Charlotte Observer:
Critics of a bill that would allow Mecklenburg County towns to create their own charter schools took their fight to the General Assembly Monday, calling the measure "a nightmare for taxpayers.
- Rep. Brenner claim about ECOT donations draws fire
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May 22, 6:03 AM, The Columbus Dispatch:
As he battles his opponent on Twitter, Rep. Andrew Brenner is taking heat for arguing that he never received campaign donations from ECOT, although the school’s founder is his largest contributor.
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- Opinion: Every child deserves a choice in their education
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May 22, 5:51 AM, The Patriot-News:
While the state's tax credit scholarship programs have helped many students attend schools of choice, more must be done to bring equal education opportunity to all Pennsylvania students.
- In North Carolina, Teacher Protest Exposes Rural-Urban Divide
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May 16, 7:28 AM, Wall Street Journal:
Roughly two-thirds of North Carolina’s children will be out of school Wednesday after districts announced closures to accommodate thousands of teachers’ requests for the day off to march on the state Capitol in support of increased school >
- Letter: Virtual charter schools fill needs
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May 16, 6:23 AM, Idaho Mountain Express and Guide:
The Idaho Coalition of Charter School Families firmly believes that there are two basic principles in what makes charter schools a quality option: choice and opportunity. Parental choice has been a longstanding value for the Idaho charter >
- If You Think Teacher Strikes Are About Pay, Think Again (CER in the news)
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May 22, 7:27 AM, National Review :
20,000 North Carolina teachers took to the streets of Raleigh for what was billed as a march and rally against low wages and underfunded schools. It was neither. “My heart goes out to the teachers that did turn out for the rally. The >
- Opinion: Pay Teachers More—but Make Sure They Earn It
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May 22, 7:26 AM, Wall Street Journal:
As usual, the politics of education lately seem like they’re all about the grown-ups. Teachers unions hope their walkouts in states like Arizona, Kentucky and Oklahoma will turn red states blue in 2018, while others foresee a backlash >
- Why does Bowser keep saying D.C. is the ‘fastest improving’ school district in the country?
-
May 22, 7:24 AM, Washington Post:
The idea that D.C. is the fastest-improving urban district in the nation gained steam in 2013 — more than a year before Bowser took office — when the city posted some of the country’s biggest gains on the National Assessment of Educational >
- Charter School in Lebanon Finds Solid Financial Footing
-
May 22, 7:21 AM, Valley News:
The New Hampshire Department of Education provides its 21 charter schools, all of which operate independently from school districts, with less than $7,000 a year per student, in a state where average per-pupil spending is slightly more >
- Survey shows Louisiana teachers support a strike for pay raises
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May 22, 6:35 AM, The Times-Picayune:
Sixty one percent of respondents in an online survey by the Louisiana Federation of Teachers said they would support a statewide walkout or strike in order to force lawmakers to approve pay increases. The survey results were released >
- Parents get 3 days' notice Cypress Academy in New Orleans will close this week
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May 22, 6:26 AM, The New Orleans Advocate:
Three days before summer break at Cypress Academy, the small charter school in Mid-City told parents that Wednesday will be its last day — forever.
- CMS report blasts plan to let towns open charter schools: 'A nightmare for taxpayers'
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May 22, 6:15 AM, Charlotte Observer:
Critics of a bill that would allow Mecklenburg County towns to create their own charter schools took their fight to the General Assembly Monday, calling the measure "a nightmare for taxpayers.
- Rep. Brenner claim about ECOT donations draws fire
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May 22, 6:03 AM, The Columbus Dispatch:
As he battles his opponent on Twitter, Rep. Andrew Brenner is taking heat for arguing that he never received campaign donations from ECOT, although the school’s founder is his largest contributor.