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January 25, 2012

Charter Schools, Districts Continue to Forge Partnerships

In its 6th report on the charter school landscape, the Center on Reinventing Public Education says that charter schools and traditional districts are realizing strengths in sharing resources.  Read Full Post >

December 30, 2011

District Dossier's Year in Review: Scandals and Superintendent Moves

Test tampering in Atlanta, Arlene Ackerman's departure from Philadelphia: both were among the most-read blog posts in District Dossier in 2011.  Read Full Post >

October 31, 2011

Broad Foundation Announces New Prize for Urban Charters

The $250,000 prize will be used as a way to promote best practices among charter school operators.  Read Full Post >

September 20, 2011

Gates to Fund More Charter-District Collaborations

Boston, Central Falls, R.I., and Sacramento, Calif. will join a handful of other of other school systems to receive funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for forging collaborative relationships with charter schools.  Read Full Post >

September 19, 2011

Philadelphia School Commission Chairman Steps Down

The resignations, along with the recent departure of former superintendent Arlene Ackerman, means that Philadelphia will be facing new leaders at the helm.  Read Full Post >

July 19, 2011

Teachers Move, Students Stay at L.A. Charter Schools

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley studied mobility trends among students and teachers and found that students are generally more likely to stay at a charter school than teachers are.  Read Full Post >

July 15, 2011

Charter School Network Founded by Former Gates Official Struggles

Money and management woes affect three charter schools founded by Tom Vander Ark, who oversaw education philanthrophy for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Read Full Post >

June 21, 2011

Clinton to Charters: 'Keep This Country in the Change Business'

Former President Bill Clinton urged educators at charter schools today to continue to lead the nation in taking risks to improve public institutions.  Read Full Post >

March 16, 2011

KIPP and Teachers' Union Reach Deal for Baltimore Schools

The KIPP charter school network reached a 10-year agreement with the Baltimore Teachers Union today for how much it will pay its teachers for working extra-long hours.  Read Full Post >

July 01, 2010

Bill Gates: Charters Should Lead Innovation

Bill Gates says charter schools should lead the way for innovative education practices, including more meaningful incorporation of technology into schools.  Read Full Post >

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