Tag: Charter Schools USA
Charter school operator rethinks reopening decision
One of the largest public charter school operators in Florida has revisited a decision to open its brick-and-mortar locations for the coming school year, citing concerns over a spike in COVID positivity in some counties it serves. Charter Schools USA, which operates 92 schools in five states, had informed families[Read More…]
Hillsborough plan rejected, details of plans, transgender bathroom ruling upheld and more
Senate approves sheriff’s removal, random student drug tests, contract offer and more
Guns in church schools bill postponed, teacher raises, vaccinations and more
Florida schools roundup: Back to school returns, helping teachers and more
Back to school: Several Bay County schools are now scheduled to reopen Nov. 5, according to district officials. All district schools have been closed since Hurricane Michael made landfall in the county Oct. 10. At least one will operate under a split schedule and two others will include students displaced[Read More…]
From shy to self-confident, with a charter school’s help
JACKSONVILLE – Dana Roberts had high hopes for her 5-year-old son, DJ, as she readied him for his first day of pre-school. Remembering her own pleasant school experience, she expected her bright, inquisitive little boy soon would be challenged by caring educators who would coax away his shyness and address[Read More…]
Charter school offers refuge from bullies, remedies for struggles
JACKSONVILLE – The rock seemed to come out of nowhere, startling the boys walking home from school in the calm of an October afternoon. It hurtled inches from Michael Palmertree’s shoulder, hitting his friend, who fell unconscious with a wound to his head. Michael checked to make sure his younger[Read More…]