Charter School Growth Fund Paying Off, Study Says
Charters schools that received grants and loans through an organization called the Charter School Growth Fund produced strong learning gains, a nationwide study found. Read Full Post >
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October 29, 2012
Kentucky Looks to Mimic Charters With "Districts of Innovation"
The state doesn't allow charter schools, but new law will give district-run schools greater autonomy. Read Full Post >
October 17, 2012
Blended Learning Models Win Gates Funding
Next Generation Learning Challenges awards $5.4 million to 13 higher ed and grades 6-12 blended learning models from around the country. Read Full Post >
September 21, 2012
Pa. Cyber School: Management Firings Will Not Hurt Students
The school fired four of its top management officials earlier this week. Read Full Post >
August 24, 2012
Denver Tutoring Program Shows Gains, Heads to Referendum
Voters will decide whether to expand a math-tutoring program currently used in low-performing schools through a Harvard-affiliated turnaround initiative. Read Full Post >
August 21, 2012
Schools Move to Reclaim Taxpayer Dollars From Management Companies
Pa. charter schools end contracts with operators and Indiana and Missouri school districts look to retain per-student funding. Read Full Post >
July 10, 2012
After Closing Virtual Charter School, Pa. Authorizes Four More
Four new virtual schools will open this school year, bringing the total to 16. Three other applications were rejected. Read Full Post >
June 26, 2012
Charter School Incubator Awards Grants to Ind. Schools
The Mind Trust, a charter school advocacy group, awarded $2 million in grants for its charter school incubator program, which provides charter agencies with training and resources to help set up their schools. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2012
'60 Minutes' Puts More Scrutiny on Charters Tied to Turkish Cleric
In Sunday's broadcast, the television show examines the controversy surrounding the followers of Fethullah Gulen, and their wide network of STEM-focused schools. Read Full Post >
May 02, 2012
At Summit, A Rallying Cry (Or Echo Chamber?) for New Kind of Reform
Conference hosted by NewSchools Venture Fund and Aspen Institute kicks off with a fiery discussion over the fight for changing education. Read Full Post >
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