NY lists schools improving to meet state standards

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capitalnews9.com May 15, 2008

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - About 2,500 of New York's public and charter schools are showing test scores that rose to meet state standards or are rapidly improving. The schools had been underperforming and often reflected an achievement gap between poor and wealthier districts. The state Board of Regents... [read full story]

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Perdue signs legislation expanding support for choice within public schools

daltondailycitizen.com May 13, 2008

Submitted by the office of the governor ATLANTA — Today Gov. Sonny Perdue signed three pieces of legislation into law to expand support for choice options within public schools: HB 881, 831 and 1277. Each of these pieces of legislation further solidifies Georgia’s commitment to raise student...

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Perdue signs legislation expanding support for choice within public schools

northwestgeorgia.com May 14, 2008

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Park Slope Charter School Gets Green Light

nysun.com May 14, 2008

By Staff Reporter of the Sun After being declined on their first attempt, a Park Slope charter school slated to open in the fall of 2009 is now receiving a go-ahead from the State University of New York, the school's leaders said yesterday. Charter schools are public schools that are run...

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Bklink: Charter School Approved for Park Slope

gowanuslounge.blogspot.com May 14, 2008

A proposed Park Slope charter school, which was turned down the first time around, has gotten the okay to open in the 2009-2010 school year. It would be a middle school and serve neighborhoods including Park Slope, Gowanus, Sunset Park, Windsor Terrace, Red Hook, Cobble Hill and parts of Downtown...

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Guest Commentary: Celebrating Colorado charter schools

denverpost.com May 15, 2008

On May 7, the Denver Post ran a great story called "Charter-school fans want more." The article gave three Denver charter schools much-deserved attention and credit for the strides they are making with traditionally underserved students. Though the article focused on a handful of local charter...

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Illinois Network of Charter Schools: Hundreds of Advocates Rally at Capitol to Lift the Statewide...

newsrx.com May 15, 2008

More than 700 advocates gathered in the State Capitol rotunda today to urge legislators to support SB 2402, a bill which will raise the cap on the number of charter public schools available in Illinois. Joining advocates at the rally were Illinois State Senator Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) and State...

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News: NY lists schools improving to meet state standards

pressconnects.com May 15, 2008

About 2,500 of New York’s public and charter schools — including many in the Southern Tier — are showing test scores that rose to meet state standards or are rapidly improving. The schools had been underperforming and often reflected an achievement gap between poor and wealthier districts. The...

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NY LISTS IMPROVING SCHOOLS

nypost.com May 15, 2008

ALBANY, N.Y. - About 2,500 of New York's public and charter schools - including hundreds in New York City - are showing test scores that rose to meet state standards or are rapidly improving. The schools had been underperforming and often reflected an achievement gap between poor and wealthier...

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