Charter School

FIVE New World-Class Schools are Coming to Texas from the Acclaimed BASIS Charter School Network

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The new campuses coming to Texas in 2022 are:

Key Points: 
  • The new campuses coming to Texas in 2022 are:
    BASIS Benbrook(K-12), opening to K-5 students in August 2022 as the first BASIS Charter School in metropolitan Fort Worth.
  • BASIS Pflugerville(K-12), opening to K-8 students in August 2022 as the third BASIS Charter School in the Austin metro area.
  • Like all BASIS Charter Schools, these five new campuses will be open-enrollment, tuition free public schools.
  • There will be 32 BASIS Charter School campuses operating in the coming school year in the United States.

Building Hope Introduces Discount Purchasing Program for Advanced Air and Surface Purifying Technology to Accelerate Charter Schools’ Safe Return to In-Person Learning

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Through Building Hopes Discount Purchasing Program , charter schools may acquire ActivePure Vollara Air & Surface Pro purifier systems, which safely destroy 99% of common surface and airborne contaminates, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and other viruses, bacteria, mold, and allergens in high-occupancy areas.

Key Points: 
  • Through Building Hopes Discount Purchasing Program , charter schools may acquire ActivePure Vollara Air & Surface Pro purifier systems, which safely destroy 99% of common surface and airborne contaminates, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and other viruses, bacteria, mold, and allergens in high-occupancy areas.
  • Charter schools can utilize Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act) funds to take full advantage of Building Hopes Discount Purchasing Program.
  • Building Hope also offers alternative financing options and funding advances for those schools and clients where CARES funds are not immediately available.
  • For more information about how Building Hope helps charter schools nationwide provide unparalleled facilities, financial, and operational services, visit www.buildinghope.org .

National Heritage Academies School Leader Named North Carolina Charter Co-Principal of the Year

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

In honor of all the work charter school leaders and their staff are doing across the state, the North Carolina Office of Charter Schools (OCS) is recognizing their dedicated efforts.

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  • In honor of all the work charter school leaders and their staff are doing across the state, the North Carolina Office of Charter Schools (OCS) is recognizing their dedicated efforts.
  • Steve Pond, principal at Peak Charter Academy , has been named a 2021 Charter One NC Charter Co-Principal of the Year.
  • This award recognizes the role of the charter school leader for establishing an environment conducive to academic excellence in North Carolina's charter schools.
  • "The first ever Charter School Principals of the Year exemplify what the charter school community is built on, innovative leadership assuring students are prepared for today's global world."

Nationally Acclaimed International Studies Charter School Coming to Broward County

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Monday, June 14, 2021

International Studies Academy (ISA), sister school to International Studies Charter Middle and High School in Miami, is coming to Broward County.

Key Points: 
  • International Studies Academy (ISA), sister school to International Studies Charter Middle and High School in Miami, is coming to Broward County.
  • Opening this Fall for students in grades 6 through 12, ISA is a tuition-free public charter school offering students dual language instruction in Spanish, Italian, and French.
  • The essence of International Studies Academy is captured in the tagline, A multilingual, multicultural, college preparatory education.
  • This theme speaks to the accomplishments of the students at the existing school.

Insight Schools of California Class of 2021 Ready for the Next Big Part of Their Lives

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Friday, June 11, 2021

But thanks to schools like Insight Schools of California, ( ISCA ), an online public school serving 9-12 grade students throughout the state since 2008, students will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives.

Key Points: 
  • But thanks to schools like Insight Schools of California, ( ISCA ), an online public school serving 9-12 grade students throughout the state since 2008, students will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives.
  • ISCA will celebrate its graduates virtually with a commencement ceremony on June 14th and 15th and the times listed below.
  • Our students struggled, our students fought to get ahead, and our students succeeded like no others, said ISCA Head of School Kimberly Odom.
  • Insight Schools of California (ISCA) are full-time online public charter schools for students in grades 9-12 who are behind in their education or need additional support to graduate from high school.

Reach Cyber Charter School Celebrates 2021 Senior Class

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pomp and circumstance are in order today as 648 graduates from Reach Cyber Charter School, a unique, tuition-free, online public charter across Pennsylvania, come together virtually to celebrate their academic achievements with school administrators, teachers, families and friends.

Key Points: 
  • HARRISBURG, Pa., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pomp and circumstance are in order today as 648 graduates from Reach Cyber Charter School, a unique, tuition-free, online public charter across Pennsylvania, come together virtually to celebrate their academic achievements with school administrators, teachers, families and friends.
  • The honors and accolades they've achieved, while navigating through this challenging year, prove they are prepared for whatever comes next after graduation," said Jane Swan, Reach Cyber Charter School CEO.
  • The 2021 Reach Cyber graduates are diverse, representing different backgrounds, educational histories and locations across Pennsylvania.
  • Reach Cyber Charter School is a unique, tuition-free, online public charter for K-12 students across Pennsylvania.

North Carolina Virtual Academy Celebrates Graduates with Commencement Ceremony

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA), an online public charter school authorized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, will celebrate the Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 11th.

Key Points: 
  • North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA), an online public charter school authorized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, will celebrate the Class of 2021 during a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 11th.
  • Collectively, the Class of 2021 reports it has been accepted to trade schools, colleges and universities across the country, including: Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina State University, Wake Forest University, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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    North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) is a full-time online public charter school authorized by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that serves students in grades K-12.
  • As an authorized public charter school program in North Carolina, NCVA is tuition-free, and gives families the choice to access curriculum and tools provided by Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN).

Agora Cyber Charter School Class of 2021 To Be Celebrated with Online Graduation Ceremony

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 8, 2021

In a year where every school in America was affected by the pandemic, Agora Cyber Charter School (ACCS), an online public school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade throughout Pennsylvania since 2005, will celebrate the Class of 2021 with a virtual commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 8 beginning at 4:00 PM EDT.

Key Points: 
  • In a year where every school in America was affected by the pandemic, Agora Cyber Charter School (ACCS), an online public school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade throughout Pennsylvania since 2005, will celebrate the Class of 2021 with a virtual commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 8 beginning at 4:00 PM EDT.
  • As the school year ends, we have heard from many parents that their children are exceling at Agora and that they have already registered for next year.
  • Agora Cyber Charter School has taught me how to be a more independent learner while never being away from the support of my teachers, said Satterfield.
  • Agora Cyber Charter School established in 2005, has delivered an uninterrupted online continuity of education plan for the last 15 years to Pennsylvania students kindergarten through 12.

A Time to Celebrate the Students! Wisconsin Virtual Academy, Insight School of Wisconsin & Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin Class of 2021 Move Forward

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 7, 2021

During the world pandemic, our highly trained, certified teachers kept our students motivated, excited and moving toward their goals.

Key Points: 
  • During the world pandemic, our highly trained, certified teachers kept our students motivated, excited and moving toward their goals.
  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy (WIVA), a charter school authorized by the McFarland School District, is the largest full-time online public-school serving students in grades K through 12 in the state.
  • Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin, a charter school authorized by the McFarland School District, is the first-ever career and technical education-focused online high school in Wisconsin using the curriculum and tools provided by K12, a Stride Company (NYSE: LRN)..
  • As part of the Wisconsin public school system, Destinations Career Academy is tuition-free and serves students statewide in grades 9-12.

Insight School of Michigan Class of 2021 Ready for the Next Big Part of Their Lives   

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 3, 2021

But thanks to schools like Insight School of Michigan, (ISMI), an online public school serving 9-12 grade students throughout the state since 2013, students will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives.

Key Points: 
  • But thanks to schools like Insight School of Michigan, (ISMI), an online public school serving 9-12 grade students throughout the state since 2013, students will soon move forward to begin the rest of their lives.
  • Our students struggled, our students fought to get ahead, and our students succeeded like no others, said ISMI Head of School Teresa Boardman.
  • Insight School of Michigans graduates have crossed the finish line of graduation and are prepared for their next adventure in life.
  • Insight School of Michigan (ISMI) is a tuition-free online public charter school authorized by Central Michigan University.