Riley unveils $800M plan to ease 280 traffic Nov 19, 2009
Prior to unveiling his new 280 plan, Riley challenged the BBA and local business and political leaders to support his efforts to make charter schools available in Alabama. Alabama is one of 10 states that do not allow charter schools and legislative action is needed to change that ... Riley said the state will submit a federal grant bid for up to $200 million to use for charter schools. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Lawmakers leave Patrick, bills waiting Nov 19, 2009
The governor was particularly concerned about the House s inaction on his proposal to raise the number of charter schools allowed in the worst performing districts and pave the way for possible state takeovers if schools do not improve ... Patrick, who first submitted his education proposal in July, started the day by calling on the Legislature to act quickly during a visit to a charter school in East Boston ... I thought it was fascinating that the governor, with the number of charter schools... (Boston Globe)
Charter School Fails To Meet Rent Deadline Nov 19, 2009
-- The landlord for the Patterson Academy Charter School said the school didn't meet its deadline to pay back rent Wednesday. The lawyer for HAI Investments, which owns the building, said the school didn't pay the $60,000 it owed by the noon deadline. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Get more: Education Nov 19, 2009
A school district is building a charter school that doesn't want to be at the location. Tags. (KGO, CA)
Oakland P.D. experiences staff changes Nov 19, 2009
He will now handle patrol functions and organize programs at Oakland Avenue Charter School. In other business, the elected officials. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Mechanicsburg Area School District to administer H1N1 vaccine Nov 19, 2009
The following students are eligible to receive the vaccine: district students in grades K-12, cyber or charter school students in the district, students at Saint Joseph School, Bible Baptist School and Childrens Garden Kindergarten and home-schooled children in the district ... Wednesday, Nov. 25: home-school, charter school and cyber school students and make-up day for students; vaccines will be given at Mechanicsburg Middle School. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Charter School Could Lose Contract Nov 18, 2009
The charter school was evicted from its building last Friday. District officials are recommending that the school board hold a special meeting Monday to immediately terminate the contract. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Senate passes changes for underperforming schools Nov 18, 2009
The package the Senate passed, called the most extensive since the Education Reform Act of 1993, would give the state and local school districts more authority in intervening in underperforming schools, create a system for specialized schools in local districts, and effectively double the number of charter school seats that can be located in underperforming districts ... Those issues include turning around the lowest performing schools and loosening the cap on charter schools ... He is slated to... (Boston Globe)
Durso to leave hotel group Nov 18, 2009
Through her work leading the association, she helped found the Hospitality High charter school in 1998, which has since graduated 210 students. Most Read Stories. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
State to probe Gloucester charter process Nov 18, 2009
MALDEN - State Inspector General Gregory W. Sullivan made an unusual appearance before the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education yesterday morning to inform members that his office had launched an investigation of the process that led to the approval of a controversial charter school in Gloucester ... The purpose of my visit today is to put you on notice, Sullivan said roughly 90 minutes into the meeting, which had until that point focused almost exclusively on the Gloucester charter... (Boston Globe)
Senate passes education reform bill Nov 18, 2009
The Senate voted 28-11 early Tuesday evening to pass an education reform bill aimed at boosting underperforming schools and allowing more charter schools ... Robert O'Leary said the legislation lifts caps on charter schools in underperforming, mostly urban districts, establishes tools at the community and state level to boost underperforming schools, and "drives reform into districts" with new so-called innovation schools ... Patrick delivered to senators a letter dated Tuesday outlining... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Students urge Mass. lawmakers to act on bullying Nov 18, 2009
Sirdeaner Walker testified that her 11-year-old son, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, a Springfield charter school student, hanged himself in his bedroom last April, after being bullied. Walker said students called her son gay and ridiculed his attire. (Boston Globe)
Mass. Senate delays vote on charter schools expansion bill Nov 17, 2009
Senate delays vote on charter schools expansion bill - The Boston Globe ... Amendments bog down charter school bill in Senate ... Speedy legislative approval of a bill that would expand charter schools appeared to be in doubt last night as the Senate confronted mounting opposition on an array of provisions and 95 amendments to the bill, delaying a vote in that chamber at least until today. (Boston Globe)
Jill Biden stops by GateWay college Nov 17, 2009
The charter school allows its 247 students to take college courses along with high-school classes. Students can earn degrees or certifications during their high-school years and can graduate with an associate's degree from GateWay one year after graduating from high school. (AZCentral -- News)
Weekly launches 16th Holiday Fund campaign Nov 17, 2009
The recipient of the largest grant last year, $25,000, was Reading Partners, a tutoring program at East Palo Alto Charter School that includes the Home Connections Family Literacy Program. Several agencies received $10,000 each: Adolescent Counseling Services, Collective Roots, Downtown Streets, Inc., East Palo Alto Kids Foundation, InnVision, Kara, Nuestra Casa, Opportunity Health Center, Palo Alto Drug and Alcohol Community Collaborative and Palo Alto YMCA.. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Spilka: Ed reform bill must include money study Nov 17, 2009
The second amendment Spilka sponsored is to establish a charter school working group to study how those schools are financed, what innovations they promote and how to further utilize a charter school model that includes operation as a part of mainstream school districts. The education reform bill lifts a cap from 9 to 18 percent on school district spending on charter schools in underperforming districts ... However, yesterday, the Massachusetts Charter Public Schools Association issued a... (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Does Your Child Have One of Canada's Top Teachers? Nov 17, 2009
Cyberspace, Board Games and Cattle Ranching in the Classroom Earn These Educators an A-plus from the Governor General. " Morrison adds, "Today we recognize these remarkable teachers for sharing their knowledge and innovative curricula and hope that, through this program, their achievements also inspire other educators. (Canada Newswire)
Editorial: Join the 'Race to the Top' Nov 17, 2009
It would lift the cap on new charter schools in the state's lowest-performing districts, doubling the percentage of the local school budget that can be diverted to charter schools. It lifts the statewide cap on charter schools, and creates a new breed of innovative schools within school districts ... In response to the longstanding complaints about the charter school funding formula, the bill increases the reimbursements for school districts that lose funding to charter schools, stretching the... (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Public Meetings Nov 17, 2009
Hold public hearings for two separate charter school proposals. Recognize Erika Jane B. Albinto of Middle College High School for her first-place entry in the Reaching for the Stars Foundation contest. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Chef's delight: Cooking class for youngsters... Nov 16, 2009
A combination elementary and middle charter school, Einstein is an unusual place. The elementary school offers both German immersion and international baccalaureate classes. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cramer v. Cramer Nov 16, 2009
The troubles almost all start above the principal level, with stupid, time-wsting, useless rules and directives coming down from the expensive piramid of overpaid bureaucrats that stretches all the way up to DC. The public charter school at which i am currently working receives its funds directly from the state, by-passing the county/state rules and costs. We do a better job on 3. (Townhall.com)
Support swells for anti-bully legislation Nov 16, 2009
The groundswell of support follows the bullying case this year of an 11-year-old boy, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover, a student at a Springfield charter school whose classmates ridiculed him for how he dressed, saying he acted like a girl. He hanged himself with an electrical cord at his home in April, leaving behind a note in which he told his family that he loved them and gave his Pokemon games and cards to a 6-year-old brother. (Boston Globe)
Editorial: Last resort for schools: Closure Nov 16, 2009
See the Oct. 25 editorial on the closure of Sacramento High School and its reopening as a charter school. 2277948. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Image isn't everything Nov 15, 2009
Maybe Agassi cons the hundreds of Las Vegas kids who play at the boys/girls club he built in the hard-core ghetto, or who get a first-rate education at the charter school he built, or who are given loving care at an abused-and-neglected children's care center he helped build. Or maybe the meth was a huge mistake but Andre Agassi is not such a bad sort. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Elgin ISD offers Texas Virtual School Network Nov 15, 2009
The TxVSN acts as a statewide clearinghouse for courses provided by Texas school districts, open enrollment charter schools, education service centers and public or private institutions of higher education ... Planning for Success public school districts and open enrollment charter schools are encouraged to review local needs to determine if TxVSN courses can serve as a supplemental option for students ... Districts and open enrollment charter schools participating in TxVSN must complete an... (Elgin Courier, TX)
Christy Bradley of Wellesley leads Trinity field hockey Nov 15, 2009
Lesley runners take it away Seniors Fran Cusick of Lexington (Arlington Catholic) and Siobhan Pierce of Ayer (Parker Charter School, Devens) were members, respectively, of the Lesley University men s and women s cross-country teams that captured the New England Collegiate Conference championship. Cusick was named the NECC Runner of the Year and was a cocaptain. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
3 named Blue Ribbon Schools Nov 15, 2009
Other schools nominated were Kalani High, Ma'ema'e Elementary, Manoa Elementary, Noelani Elementary, Wilson Elementary, Aliamanu Elementary, Manana Elementary, Kane'ohe Elementary, Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School and Education Laboratory Public Charter School. The 2009 National Blue Ribbon Schools Kapalama Elementary and Lanakila Elementary were also recognized yesterday and presented with $1,000, in addition to the $3,000 they received last year upon selection as Hawai'i's... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Maui gets flood of H1N1 inquiries, trickle of vaccine Nov 15, 2009
Kihei Charter School Dec. 9. Kihei Elementary Dec. 10. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Momilani, Royal and Ewa Beach elementary named Blue Ribbon Schools Nov 14, 2009
Lanikai Elementary Public Charter School. Education Laboratory Public Charter School. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Robin Hood Says `Hell Yeah' to Wall Street Recovery Led by Goldman Bonuses Nov 14, 2009
The foundation is the top nongovernment source of funding for charter schools in New York City ... Saltzman said he lures donations from Wall Street by taking executives to see a charter school under construction or to a soup kitchen Robin Hood funds. (Bloomberg)
Reporter's Notebook: Carlisle High School making progress with PSSAs Nov 14, 2009
The following are eligible to receive the vaccine: homeschool and charter school students in the district, district residents who attend a private school where the vaccine was not offered, district students who did not receive a vaccine because they did not have a signed consent form or because they were absent the day the vaccines were administered, non-school age children in the district who are medically at-risk and district administrative, professional and support staff. The vaccine is... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Full Story Nov 14, 2009
Police said they have not had much trouble with the charter school in the past. It has a computer-based curriculum with about 50 to 100 students. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Lower Cape schools see big spikes in absenteeism due to flu Nov 14, 2009
The flu has been making the rounds at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, which earlier this week had an absenteeism rate of 23 percent ... The charter school s McNamara said students who come to school with flu-like symptoms or who develop symptoms while in school are being asked to wear a mouth-and-nose mask while waiting to be picked up by a parent ... The charter school, which has 228 students, is hoping to offer a vaccine clinic when supplies become available, said McNamara, and permission... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Dysfunction puts Hawaii in Hall of Shame Nov 14, 2009
The governor has already spent some of this money for the "STEM" academies that provide enrichment in math and sciences, and has allotted some to bring charter school funding closer to parity with traditional schools, said administration policy adviser Linda Smith. But there should be room for compromise on tapping these funds. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Teenage Student Caught With Gun At Local Charter School Friday Nov 14, 2009
KILLEEN (November 13, 2009)A 17-year-old student who was caught with a gun at the Destiny Academy charter school in the 100 block of East Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Killeen was in custody Friday. The school, which has about 130 students, is a campus of the Dallas-based Honors Academy, whose president and CEO confirmed, There was an incident with a gun and a 17-year-old youth, but didnt release other details. (KWTX.com, TX)
LETTER: FOOGI thanks community for successful race Nov 13, 2009
It was a pleasure to have the student volunteers and participants from the Malden High School and the Mystic Valley Charter School. As an organizer for many local community events, their level of maturity and professionalism impressed us, but most of all we were glad to see how much they enjoyed themselves. (Malden Observer, MA)
Amesbury school project a sign of the times Nov 13, 2009
The ASL is a Horace Mann Charter School in partnership with the Amesbury public schools. It opened its doors in 2001 and services a maximum of 50 at-risk students from Amesbury, Newburyport, Haverhill, Salisbury, Lawrence and Merrimac. (Amesbury News, MA)
Board OKs tentative teacher contract Nov 13, 2009
"Ducarroz has been pushing the district to include fresh fruits and vegetables on the school lunch menus. And she said the district is light years ahead of other districts in the county."We're not trying to decide if (we have a garden) - we're trying to decide how and when," she said.Currently, there are gardens at Dunbar elementary, Flowery Elementary, Woodland Star Charter School, Prestwood Elementary and Sonoma Valley High. Sassarini Elementary and El Verano Elementary are in the process of... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Photos: Lewis Academy Nov 13, 2009
Lewis Academy, a K-5 charter school in Clayton County, is spilling over from academic success and has opened 14 new modular classrooms to handle an overflow of students. Here, Tina McGill teaches reading to a group of second-graders. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
DOE 'making progress' on proposed Khei high school Nov 13, 2009
Bertram, who is a member of the House Education Committee, has supported the state taking a dual track and helping fund an expansion of Kihei Charter School to accommodate high school students. Comments must be sent by Dec. 8 to the following agencies. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Education reform is in for a big test Nov 13, 2009
This would enable us to be competitive for Race to the Top both on the grounds of charter schools and on innovation ... It would eliminate or loosen most of the caps that now restrict charter schools ... The overall limit of 72 Commonwealth (initially nonunionized) charter schools and 48 Horace Mann (unionized) charters would be eliminated. (Boston Globe)
FOOD PLAZA, HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION TOP DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT TO-DO LIST Nov 13, 2009
Downtown Development worked to bring a KIPP Charter School to Pine Bluff, but lost the bid to Blytheville. They have been informed that Pine Bluff will still be considered in the future. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Houston KIPP schools receive Gates funds Nov 12, 2009
A financial boost from the will allow Houston charter schools that are part of the to obtain bond financing at a lower interest rate. The Seattle foundation is providing a $30 million credit support agreement to the Houston charter schools the first time the foundation has supported charter school bond programs with this type of financing ... According to charter school spokesman Steve Mancini, the foundation s financial backing allows the schools to obtain bond financing at a lower percentage... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Charter schools expecting $24M Nov 12, 2009
The bulk of the $35 million in federal stimulus money under Gov. Linda Lingle's control was originally earmarked for charter schools, officials said. Charter School Administrative Office executive director Maunalei Love said yesterday that the schools are expected to receive about $24 million of the money, which lawmakers and education officials have been eyeing to help cover some of the furlough days ... The governor committed that money to the charter schools a couple of months ago, but the... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wilmington Educational Foundation receives donation from Staples Nov 12, 2009
Advanced Math and Science Charter School; Angle Tree District Boy Scouts; Ashland Education Foundation, Inc.; Ayer Education Foundation; Billy Dalwin Preschool of Temple Emunah; Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center; Boston Trinity Academy; Boy Scouts Troop 80 of Dracut; Cardinal Cushing School; Cathy Gray Memorial Fund, Inc.; Century Chinese Language School; Computer Clubhouse; Criterion Heritage Early Intervention Program; Center for Social and Emotional Education; Cumberland Youth Soccer... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Charter school launches mentoring initiative for girls Nov 12, 2009
Northside Urban Pathways Charter School is kicking off a mentoring program for female students to complement a similar initiative for boys founded about three years ago ... WISE will pair high school students at the Downtown charter school with professional women willing to counsel them about school, colleges, careers, relationships, family issues and other topics ... While some mentoring programs focus on younger students, Linda Clautti, charter school CEO, said WISE is designed to help... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Get Schooled Nov 12, 2009
Her greeting to me was, You are the only person in the state who does not like charter schools ... She was referring to a column I wrote for the Monday education page in the print AJC. I explained to her that I like good schools, charter or not, but that I felt the General Assembly had talked about nothing but charter schools for two years to the detriment of more effective reform models ... Thats how I felt Friday at the Capitol as I watched at least 1,500 students, parents and politicians... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Academic success in Clayton Nov 12, 2009
Clayton County s first charter school has become so popular that it has just added 14 classrooms to handle the overflow of students ... The K-5 charter school has the highest test scores in the district ... Tony Roberts, chief executive officer of the Georgia Charter Schools Association, said the accreditation struggles of Clayton County schools have likely factored into the academy s growth. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
State rejects Gillett charter bid Nov 12, 2009
Published: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:17 PM CST The State Board of Education rejected Gillett s application for a charter school Tuesday morning by a 7-0 vote. The application, put forth by the Gillett Civic Association to start a K-12 charter school, the Gillett Heritage Academy, went before the Board after both the Dumas and the DeWitt School Boards voted against it ... State Board members, who are required to give reasons for voting no on charter applications, said while they sympathized... (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Protecting local aid should be governor's top priority Nov 12, 2009
In addition, he has cut charter school reimbursements for municipalities by $5. 2 million, along with $1. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Missing dialysis patient, 16, found Nov 12, 2009
Desiree left home shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday to take the city bus to W.E.B. DuBois Public Charter School. When she did not return home Monday afternoon, Mendez called the school, and officials told her Desiree had not been at school that day. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gates Foundation gives financial boost to Houston charter schools Nov 12, 2009
Gates Foundation provides financial boost to Houston charter schools - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Gates Foundation provides financial boost to Houston charter schools ... The is providing some financial support to charter schools in Houston that will allow the schools to obtain bond financing at a lower interest rate. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Obama uses school dollars to prod states to change Nov 12, 2009
Charter schools grow in Valley. Charter schools are gaining momentum in the Valley, despite tiny budgets and some high-profile failures ... But support from state and federal governments -- along with a movement among charter schools to set higher standards for themselves -- is driving growth, officials say. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bill allowing more charter schools goes to Senate Nov 11, 2009
New charter schools bill moves to the Senate ... A key legislative committee approved a bill yesterday that would allow more charter schools in the state s most troubled districts while giving the state the power to take over failing schools ... The change is viewed as a major victory for Menino, who garnered widespread support among local leaders statewide last summer after filing legislation to empower school committees to create in-district charter schools. (Boston Globe)
Help is here for Wilmington fuel bills Nov 11, 2009
Although Chapter 70 and unrestricted local aid money remains untouched so far, the town be affected by the cuts that will hit several programs including regional school transportation, charter school and special education reimbursements. At this point we are bracing ourselves and hoping there won t be additional cuts but if [projected] revenue figures don t pan out. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Cumberland Valley announces H1N1 vaccination schedule Nov 10, 2009
Homeschool and charter school students who reside in CVSD.. Students who reside in CVSD and attend a private school where the vaccine has not been offered. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
UGA firm to assist in hunt for school chief Nov 10, 2009
com The governing board of the Athens Community Career Academy agreed Monday to begin working with a University of Georgia executive search firm to help find a chief administrator for the planned charter school ... The governing board of the Athens Community Career Academy agreed Monday to begin working with a University of Georgia executive search firm to help find a chief administrator for the planned charter school ... The board would prefer to hire an administrator before the vocational... (Athens Banner-Herald)
LETTER: Errors, omissions in Ethics Commissions letter, reporting Nov 10, 2009
While I can appreciate the state Ethics Commission s educational intent in explaining the application of conflict-of-interest laws with regard to charter schools, I am compelled to respond to factual errors and omissions in the Commission s letters of education, and in the manner in which you reported on this story ... Regarding the Charter School expansion project initiated six years ago, all Charter School board and financial committee members were briefed monthly and approved all facets of... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Wis. gov. signs education bills, wants fed dollars Nov 10, 2009
The other two bills allow require school boards to follow national standards when setting up charter schools and allow Milwaukee schools to apply directly to DPI for grants rather than go through the state Department of Administration. Gasper said the charter school standards legislation aren't required for Race to the Top money but will bolster the application ... Doyle signed the bills at Wright Middle School, a Madison charter school President Barack Obama visited last week to tout Race to... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Shouldnt the goal in Georgia be good schools, charter or not? Nov 10, 2009
Her greeting to me was, You are the only person in the state who does not like charter schools. She was referring to a column I wrote for the Monday education page in the print AJC. I explained to her that I like good schools, charter or not, but that I felt the General Assembly had talked about nothing but charter schools for two years to the detriment of more effective reform models ... Thats how I felt Friday at the Capitol as I watched at least 1,500 students, parents and politicians... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Hawaii furlough lawsuits could spur sweeping change Nov 10, 2009
"Varady's lawsuit focuses on the families of special needs children who say they need to continue being "mainstreamed" into their regular classrooms five days a week while learning alongside regular students.Seitz's lawsuit also involves charter school, military and mainstream students who argue the loss of the Friday instructional days will harm their educations.He hopes an injunction against the furloughs will bring the issue before the Legislature so lawmakers can come up with a longer-term... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Learning Curve: Tough charter choices Nov 10, 2009
That s how I felt Friday at the Capitol as I watched at least 1,500 students, parents and politicians celebrate charter schools and demand more of them. I want to say to the legislators who have not been supportive of charter schools that I wish you saw this sea of faces of children in charter schools, said state Rep ... 6 million Georgia children who are not in charter schools. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Brazil college backs down on mini-dress expulsion Nov 10, 2009
Frustrated with mounting problems at Bullard High School, some parents have waged a reform campaign so intense that they even considered trying to turn the northwest Fresno campus into a charter school. The parents say they are worried by dropping test scores, rising disciplinary problems, a crumbling campus and other issues that they say are chipping away at Bullard's legacy of public school excellence. (Fresno Bee)
OSI-Baltimore awards $400,000 in grants Nov 10, 2009
Jill Wrigley, who is building a toolkit and resource guide to promote health and sustainable gardening at schools in the city, starting with the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School. Most Read Stories. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Agassi opens up about his life, tennis and new book Nov 9, 2009
The book, Agassi said a few days ago in an interview at his eponymous charter school, is a "love letter" to those that stood by him as he tried to find himself and a blueprint for others who feel trapped by circumstances. ON DRUGS: ON TENNIS: REACTION. (USA Today -- Sports)
