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State propose shifting cost burden of charter school to local municipalities
23 hours ago ago from Hat City Blog
In their attempt to save a buck, the state is considering shifting the cost burden of charter schools from the state to cities and towns...and this is REAL BAD news for Danbury. The Hartford Courant reports: The State Board of Education is considering four proposals that would overhaul the law governing charter schools, including one that would shift the cost of tuition to local school systems. [...] The most controversial proposal ...
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1 hour, 11 minutes ago ago from Teaching On Edge
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9 hours ago ago from Augusta Insider
By Derek Viger Recently, Chris Queally wrote an editorial against gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler's support of charter schools in Maine. Mr. Queally's argument against charter schools is flawed. I would like to address some of his arguments and set the record straight. Charter schools have not been an educational magic potion, this is true. Any one reform will not solve our countries education problems. However, the success ...
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22 hours ago ago from Georgia Charter Schools Association
December 11, 2009 State Charter Schools Commission Recommends Five Petitions for Approval Recommendations underscore group’s commitment to quality ATLANTA – The Georgia Charter Schools Commission announced Thursday that it has recommended five charter petitions for approval. Charter petitions for the following schools were recommended for approval when the Commission holds its regularly scheduled meeting, Monday, Dec. ...
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22 hours ago ago from Kilroy's delaware
Delaware schools: Looking for early signs of dropout risk; Educators hope to be able to intervene early In January, Delaware schools will begin targeting students at risk for dropping out by analyzing attendance and math and reading scores. Last week, the Markell administration announced its education reform plan, which aims to help the state compete for a portion of the $4 billion federal Race to the Top Fund. U. S. Secretary of Education ...
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Plant High expansion OK'd, but some concessions made
19 hours ago ago from Media General - TBO.com
TAMPA - Residents concerned expansion of Plant High will have a further impact on their surrounding neighborhood were unable to convince the city council Thursday night to reject the project, but achieved concessions to reduce privacy and parking problems. The council voted 5-0 to approve Hillsborough County schools' special use request to build a 16-classroom addition at Plant, but suggestions by some of the 15 residents who spoke against ...
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9 hours ago ago from PopEater
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- New Visions for Public Schools, the largest education reform organization dedicated to improving the quality of education children receive in New York City's public schools, today announced a leadership succession plan for its Board of Directors. Roger C. Altman, a member of the Board for 13 years, has been appointed Co-Chairman. New Visions Founder and Chairman Richard I. Beattie will continue to serve as ...
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