A Chicago charter school is in hot water for not taking care of its special education students. Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, located in Little Village, has been put under strict watch by city officials. This happened after a probe found serious issues that went on for three years withou
Nevada's school landscape is changing. More families are choosing charter schools. This shift is causing a drop in enrollment in traditional public schools. The Nevada State Public Charter School Authority saw a big jump. Their enrollment went up by 10. 9% this year. This includes six schools that m
New York's recent report card for grades 3–8 has sparked a heated debate about the state of education. Eva Moscowitz, CEO of Success Academy, a charter school network, argues that the system is letting students down. She points out that while 57% of students are proficient in math and 53% in English
Coral Academy of Science, a standout public charter high school in Washoe County, is marking its 25th anniversary with a gala event. This school, which is free to attend, focuses on a STEAM curriculum (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to prepare students for college and future caree
The Chicago Board of Education recently made a significant decision regarding charter schools. They renewed the contracts of 16 charter schools that were set to expire at the end of June. This decision came after a revised evaluation process that considered four key factors: academic performance, fi
The nation's highest court is set to tackle a hot topic in education: the nature of charter schools. What makes a school public or private? This is the question that will be up for debate. At the heart of this debate is a proposed school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. If given th
A significant legal battle is brewing in the U. S. Supreme Court, and it involves a unique twist of friendship and faith. At the heart of this dispute is a question that could reshape American education: Can religious organizations run charter schools? The case centers around St. Isidore of Sevill
In a big decision, the Supreme Court will now decide if a Catholic online school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual, can start teaching students in Oklahoma. The state has never done this Before! . The Supreme Court agreed to look at two cases. The discussions will be about whether a charte
Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses
Last week, the Board of Education gathered to talk about closing seven Acero charter schools and hiring external legal counsel. Meanwhile, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign announced that Chancellor Robert Jones will retire at the end of the school year. Jones has served as chancellor for
