Tag: KIPP Jacksonville
Florida’s low facilities funding may deter top charter school operators
KIPP Jacksonville became Florida’s first successful attempt to lure a nationally recognized charter school organization thanks, in large part, to local benefactors. Jacksonville Greyhound Racing donated a dog track, and the charter organization gradually converted the clubhouse into classrooms. Wealthy board members helped fund the renovation, and today they’re financing... READ MOREHouse Speaker: Florida needs more top charter schools for low-income students
Florida’s High-poverty urban areas shouldn’t have to rely on wealthy...
READ MORE‘Everyone gets better:’ On cooperation between districts and charter schools
For its first hearing of the year, the Florida House’s...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Funding, testing, Catholic education and more
Testing. The Florida House is poised to pass its overhaul...
READ MOREA higher bar and dedicating funding for Florida’s charter schools, but how?
Raise the bar for charter schools that want to open...
READ MOREKIPP seeks expansion in Jacksonville
The Duval school board is set to take up a plan...
READ MORE‘The train has left the station on school choice’ – Florida BOE Chair Gary Chartrand, podcastED
Florida is a national leader in expanding school choice. And...
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