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Good News! Sacramento Politicians Get Docked Pay For Fiscal Irresponsibility

by on 15. Nov, 2011 in Uncategorized

“He signs our paychecks, but Proposition 25 does make him (Controller Chiang) our boss.”  Assemblyman Bob Blumenthol of Los Angeles is correct.  Chiang is not your boss–the California Voters are your boss, Bob.  Really?  Did you not realize that, Bob? Perhaps you missed the whole point of Proposition 25, a ballot initiative voted on by [...]

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News 14: Alpha Academy, Alliance & “fast tracks”

by on 02. Sep, 2011 in Uncategorized

New Charters will be picked by new Council as early as December Today, Sept. 1, the SBE voted to allow a fast track provision for certain charter applicants, apparently leaving more discretion to the Advisory Council. Some appointments named today were John Betterton (Governor), Baker Mitchell, and Paul Norcross (both by Pres. Pro Tem). It [...]

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Good News! Sacramento Politicians Get Docked Pay For Fiscal Irresponsibility

by on 27. Jun, 2011 in Uncategorized

“He signs our paychecks, but Proposition 25 does make him (Controller Chiang) our boss.”  Assemblyman Bob Blumenthol of Los Angeles is correct.  Chiang is not your boss–the California Voters are your boss, Bob.  Really?  Did you not realize that, Bob? Perhaps you missed the whole point of Proposition 25, a ballot initiative voted on by [...]

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Lastest “charter School Information” News

by on 24. Jun, 2011 in Charter School Information

Cover story: Finding what Realtor can’t tell you Some of the most important information for prospective homebuyers, such as the reputation of the local school and crime rates, is data Realtors are not allowed to share under fair-housing laws. A good agent, however, will tell clients where they can find the information they desire. “Fair [...]

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Lastest “charter Schools” News

by on 13. Apr, 2011 in Charter School News

Charter schools plan OK’d by Senate The Indiana Senate has approved Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels’ proposal aimed at expanding charter schools, marking the first piece of the governor’s sweeping education agenda to clear both the House and Senate. Read more on WTHI Terre Haute Charter schools bill passes House In a 71-47 vote Monday night, [...]

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Council, NYSSBA news releases: School budgeting choices — what and why

by on 25. Mar, 2011 in Charter School News

Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at 11:24 am by Robert Lowry Yesterday, the New York State School Boards Association released findings from a survey on the budgeting choices school districts are contemplating. Among the key findings:  81 percent of districts anticipate laying-off classroom teachers if proposed state aid reductions are enacted, and majorities foresee reductions in [...]

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Lastest “charter School” News

by on 01. Mar, 2011 in Charter Schools News

Charter school wins OK, is set to open this fall SALEM — The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved a charter school yesterday in Salem that will target high school dropouts and students at risk of dropping out. Now, the hard work begins: finding a principal, students, staff and a building in time [...]

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Cuomo news release outlines proposed budget; details to come later today

by on 05. Feb, 2011 in Charter Schools News

Blizzard notwithstanding, Governor Andrew Cuomo is scheduled to issue his 2011-12 proposed state budget at 1 pm today. But the Governor’s office has issued a news release summarizing “highlights” of the proposal. For education, the Governor’s budget proposes a a year-to-year reduction of $ 1.5 billion, or 7.3 percent. The release goes on, The Executive [...]

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Lastest Charter Schools News

by on 24. Jan, 2011 in Charter Schools News

Charter schools could get state money for transportation A House committee approved a proposal to expand the state’s charter schools and allow them to share transportation funding with Indiana’s traditional public schools. Charter schools could soon be getting state money for transportation. A House committee approved a proposal to expand the state’s charter schools and [...]

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Lastest Charter School News

by on 24. Jan, 2011 in Charter School News

Charter school teacher cleared of accusations An American Academy Charter School teacher was cleared of all accusations in a Douglas County investigation over allegations of inappropriate behavior. The teacher came under investigation Jan. 6 when a person not employed at the school reportedly witnessed inappropriate behavior between the teacher and a student. Read more on [...]

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