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May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008
Suit vs. Charter Law in Works
Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA, May 15, 2008
With Gov. Sonny Perdue's signing this week of a controversial new education law, local public school systems appear ready to head to the courts to fight it. "We will be a part of the lawsuit," said Decatur City Schools board Chairwoman Valarie Wilson.
Celebrating Colorado Charter Schools
Denver Post, CO, May 15, 2008
On May 7, the Denver Post ran a great story called "Charter-school fans want more." The article gave three Denver charter schools much-deserved attention and credit for the strides they are making with traditionally underserved students.
D-11 Just Wants Meat in the Seat
Colorado Springs Gazette, CO, May 15, 2008
Leaders of District 11 need to stop trying to protect yesterday's monopoly and start worrying about the needs of students and families in Colorado Springs.
Fla. to Consider Key Church-State Question
Washington Post, D.C., May 15, 2008
The potential repeal of a century-old Florida law barring state funding for religiously affiliated organizations is to be put before the voters there this fall,…
New Charter Schools Law a Double-Edged Sword
Athens Banner-Herald, GA, May 14, 2008
With the deadline for signing or vetoing the handiwork of this year's state legislative assembly looming, Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law Tuesday a potentially problematic bill allowing charter school applicants rejected by their local school systems to submit the application to a new state charter school commission.
Commission Asked to Delay Approving New Charter Schools
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA, May 15, 2008
No new charter schools will open in Philadelphia if the School Reform Commission heeds the advice of its Office of Charter Schools.
Lifting the Cap on Charter Schools
Chicago Tribune, IL, May 14, 2008
The report, "Achievement and Attainment in Chicago's Charter Schools," shows that where it counts most - high school graduation and college enrollment - charter public schools are substantially ahead of the curve.
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