Charter schools in the United States

BASIS Continues Reign as Nation's Top Ranked Network by U.S. News & World Report

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星期三, 八月 30, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Educators across the nationwide network of BASIS Charter Schools have what they call a 'springtime tradition' – seeing how their schools, and thus their students and teachers, fare in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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  • — Dr. Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board of BASIS Charter Schools.
  • Dr. Barrett added, "While this isn't new, as BASIS is the longstanding top charter network in the U.S., it's always incredible to see it yet again."
  • While BASIS is the top network nationwide, its top school in 2023 is BASIS Peoria.
  • said BASIS Peoria Head of School Melissa Rankin, who has been with BASIS since 2015 and an educator since 2006.

Metropolitan Commercial Bank Mixes Charter School Support with Deposit Vertical Growth

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星期三, 五月 10, 2023
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Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank”), a New York City-based full-service commercial bank, announced today its commitment to supporting the business side of students, teachers and administrators at Charter Schools throughout New York City.

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  • Metropolitan Commercial Bank (the “Bank”), a New York City-based full-service commercial bank, announced today its commitment to supporting the business side of students, teachers and administrators at Charter Schools throughout New York City.
  • “Anytime we have the opportunity to help the future of our city and those that shape its young people, we take it,” said Mark R. DeFazio, President and CEO of Metropolitan Commercial Bank.
  • The Bank also offers financial services for Charter Schools through its association with the New York City Charter School Center vendor program.
  • “Helping within the communities we serve is always a priority,” said Laura Capra, Executive Vice President and Head of Retail Banking for Metropolitan Commercial Bank.

Public Charter Students, Educators to Share the Facts at School Choice Week Rally

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星期四, 一月 19, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight percent of the total North Carolina public school population attend a public charter school.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eight percent of the total North Carolina public school population attend a public charter school.
  • Students and educators from 25 public charter schools will rally to raise awareness and testify to the personal impact of school choice at a capitol celebration in Raleigh on Thursday, Jan. 26.
  • Hosted by the North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools and the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools, "A Celebration of North Carolina's Charter Schools" will draw families from Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Wilmington.
  • "With the unprecedented enrollment growth in North Carolina's public charter schools over the past two years, what better time is there to celebrate these unique public schools than during National School Choice Week?

Building Hope to Host Second Annual IMPACT Summit and Awards May 1-5, 2023

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星期五, 九月 30, 2022
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The grant awards spotlight Charter Schools that create powerful impacts on the students and families in their communities, said President of Building Hope Joe Bruno.

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  • The grant awards spotlight Charter Schools that create powerful impacts on the students and families in their communities, said President of Building Hope Joe Bruno.
  • Bringing the best charter school leaders together at the summit to share their expertise creates a ripple-effect of educational change.
  • Building Hope will award three $20,000 grants and six $10,000 grants in recognition of excellence in community engagement, educational innovation, and student empowerment.
  • We are honored to host the 2nd Annual IMPACT Summit and Awards in 2023, said Sherilyn Moore, Chief Marketing Officer and IMPACT Awards Selection Committee Chair.

EPIC Charter Schools Completes Implementation of PowerSchool Solutions

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星期五, 六月 17, 2022
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PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced EPIC Charter Schools (EPIC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma successfully completed implementation of multiple PowerSchool solutions, resulting in effective online and blended-learning environments during the 2021-22 school year.

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  • PowerSchool (NYSE: PWSC), the leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, today announced EPIC Charter Schools (EPIC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma successfully completed implementation of multiple PowerSchool solutions, resulting in effective online and blended-learning environments during the 2021-22 school year.
  • Specifically, EPIC implemented PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS), PowerSchool Unified Insights , PowerSchool Unified Classroom Schoology Learning , PowerSchool Enrollment , PowerSchool Ecollect Forms , PowerSchool Unified Classroom Performance Matters , and PowerSchool Unified Classroom Special Programs .
  • PowerSchool solutions have enabled us to build out formative assessments for gauging mastery of Oklahoma academic standards, thereby allowing us to quickly measure whether students need to be retaught or not, said Bart Banfield, Superintendent, EPIC Charter Schools.
  • Through its utilization of PowerSchool solutions, EPIC Charter Schools continues to benefit from exceptional education technology to offer robust blended-learning curriculums for students, said Maulik Datanwala, Chief Operating Officer, PowerSchool.

GIGIL STEM Kits Announces Limited-Edition Engineering Kit in Partnership with Barnabas Robotics

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星期二, 三月 1, 2022
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LONG BEACH, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, STEM subscription company GIGIL announces a limited-edition engineering kit, produced in partnership with Barnabas Robotics.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, STEM subscription company GIGIL announces a limited-edition engineering kit, produced in partnership with Barnabas Robotics.
  • GIGIL is releasing a STEM Robotic Kit with four activities for children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
  • About GIGIL: GIGIL is a mom-owned and operated company that provides exciting and engaging STEM Kits for kids in Pre-K through 8th grade.
  • GIGIL STEM kits have been vetted and approved by many Charter Schools and make a great addition to any homeschool curriculum.

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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星期三, 六月 23, 2021
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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.

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  • 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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星期二, 六月 22, 2021
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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.

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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."

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

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星期五, 六月 11, 2021
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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.

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  • 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.

Learn4Life Asks: Why Are California Politicians Trying to Defund Nonclassroom-based Charter Schools?

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星期四, 五月 27, 2021
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005875/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210527005875/en/
    Learn4Life students study and complete assignments at one of its California learning centers.
  • In fact, only about one-third of nonclassroom-based charter schools are primarily or exclusively virtual.
  • One nonclassroom-based charter school network, Learn4Life , has multiple learning centers throughout California where students meet with their teachers, complete work, take tests, attend labs, and receive tutoring and wraparound services.
  • To learn more about California Assembly Bill 1316 and the benefits of nonclassroom-based charter schools, visit StopAB1316.com .