Florida magnet school teachers and parents vote to go charter
Nearly every teacher and parent at a popular magnet school in Bradenton, Fla., has voted in favor of turning the district school...
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Tax hike: Seminole County schools Superintendent Walt Griffin says his district needs another 1-mill tax on county property to pay for a...
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Illinois: Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign into law a bill that sets aside 33 percent of the enrollment at charter...
Read More >Clay County superintendent gets private school student into JROTC
Clay County public schools superintendent Charlie Van Zant has given the green light for 15-year-old private school student Kevin Gines to attend the...
Read More >Florida roundup: Grad rates, charter school conversions, school nurses & more
FCAT: Florida releases scores today for reading, math and science. Miami Herald. Graduation rates: Florida sees strong growth in grad...
Read More >Florida charter school alliance counts successes, but says more work ahead
Former state Rep. Trey Traviesa says Florida is a national leader when it comes to its support for charter schools. And the...
Read More >Wanted in Florida: charter schools with track record of helping neediest students
How can Florida attract highly regarded charter schools outfits like Rocketship and Yes Prep? Some of the state’s top education...
Read More >Leaving public school to follow her faith
This is the second story in an occasional series that looks at teachers and school choice. Read our first story here....
Read More >redefinED roundup: Charters in Texas, dual enrollment in Arizona, school choice in Arkansas & more
North Carolina: The private school voucher bill continues to raise questions as it moves through the Legislature (Winston-Salem Journal). Texas:...
Read More >Parent: Charter school conversion idea sparked by frustration with school district
The former superintendent abruptly resigned amidst a budget shortfall. The new superintendent came under fire immediately for alleged plagiarism. Now...
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