Tom Vander Ark’s New York-Area Charter Schools Falter

A former top official with the Gates Foundation found that opening innovative schools in the New York area was harder than he had anticipated.

Charter Schools Tied to Turkey Grow in Texas

A foundation that operates 33 publicly financed charter schools in Texas has ties to a Turkish religious movement.

Upset Over Community Roots Charter School’s Expansion

Community Roots Charter School in Brooklyn has been seen as a success, but its plans to add sixth, seventh and eighth grades caused a stir.

The Bay Citizen: Unions Move in at Chicago Charter Schools, and Resistance Is Swift

Teachers at 12 of Chicago’s charters have formed unions over the past two years, and the Chicago Teachers Union is seeking to organize all 85 of the schools.

On Education: In Fight for Space, Educator Takes On Charter Chain

Since last summer, an elementary school principal’s plans to open an urban school in Upper Manhattan have been met with support from the Education Department, then hurdles.

Charter School Champion Shifts Focus

The founder of a Los Angeles charter school group sets sights toward New York and elsewhere.

Chicago News Cooperative: As Student Absenteeism Rises, a Charter School Fights Back

At the Chicago Talent Development Charter School, the administration and staff are trying different tactics to fight a citywide problem of student absenteeism.

Panel Votes to Close 10 City High Schools

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Christie Says 23 Schools Get Charters

Gov. Chris Christie announced the approval of 23 charter schools across New Jersey, including ones with single-sex education or emphases like online learning and character-building

In Document, Peek at City Plans to Replace Schools

The document outlines plans to replace 26 schools New York City wants to close because of poor performance.

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