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Monthly Archive - April 2008

Watch Newark

Submitted by Nelson Smith on April 28, 2008 - 12:03pm

Funders Ante Up for Charters

Unions Attack Charter Facilities Plan

Submitted by Nelson Smith on April 21, 2008 - 12:04pm

As night follows day, the Los Angeles teachers' union has launched a scorched-earth campaign to derail the accord reach by LAUSD and the California Charter Schools Association, giving charters space they're entitled to under California's Prop 39. Here's the full story, but Alliance Vice-Chair Caprice Young, who heads the CCSA, wins the argument by outing the union's real fear:

The Midnight Train For Georgia Charters

Submitted by Tony Roberts on April 8, 2008 - 12:07pm

Guest Blogger Tony Roberts Recounts Big Win

Here's How It's Done

Submitted by Nelson Smith on April 8, 2008 - 12:06pm

NSVF's Treasure Trove of Best Practices

New Schools Venture Fund has made big bets on some of the premiere charter schools and networks in the US. Now they've put together a really intriguing publication that allows the rest of us to see how Achievement First, High Tech High, Green Dot and other high-flying organizations get it done.