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New York Schools: A System in Need of a Fix

December 15, 2025

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

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Celebrating 25 Years of Coral Academy of Science: A Look at Its Success

October 30, 2025

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

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Chicago's Charter Schools: A New Era of Renewals and Challenges

May 31, 2025

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

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The Big Question: Are Charter Schools Public or Private?

April 30, 2025

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

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A Friendship's Impact on a Major Supreme Court Case

March 18, 2025

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

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Will the Supreme Court Green Light a Catholic Cyber Charter School?

February 1, 2025

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

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More Charter Schools Needed?

December 30, 2024

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

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Chancellor Robert Jones Steps Down After Record-Breaking Tenure

November 15, 2024

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

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Tension at the Top: Chicago Public Schools' Leadership in Question

September 16, 2024

As the new school year begins, the Chicago Board of Education is facing a plethora of challenges, and at the center of it all is the question of leadership. The district's CEO, Pedro Martinez, is under fire from the teachers union and parents, who are demanding change. But is Martinez the problem, o

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Remembering Dr. Barbara Nielsen: An Education Champion Leaves a Lasting Legacy

September 16, 2024

Dr. Barbara Nielsen, a stalwart advocate for education in South Carolina, has passed away. As the state's Department of Education Chairperson from 1991 to 1999, she was a fierce believer in the potential of every student. Her dedication to equipping them to reach their goals earned her the respect o