Charter Schools News Monitoring

Kansas City charter school won't have to close after gaining new sponsor

BACK TO YOU IN THE STUDIO. ALL RIGHT, JOHNNY, THANK YOU. NEW ANSWERS TONIGHT ON A KANSAS CITY CHARTER SCHOOL. GETTING ANOTHER CHANCE. GENESIS LOST ITS SPONSOR IN JANUARY AND HAD FIVE MONTHS TO FIND A NEW ONE. KMBC NINE S KRISTA TATSCHL LIVE AT THE SCHOOL …

NEVADA VIEWS: Giving Nevada parents options

Nevada families are facing two very different paths for the future of their children’s education, but their legislators are the ones making the choice. Will they pick correctly? With fewer than two weeks remaining until the end of the legislative session, …

Park Rapids charter school graduates its first 15 kindergartners

Heartland Lakes Community School (HLCS) held its first-ever kindergarten bridging ceremony on Tuesday, May 20 in the school wing at Riverside United Methodist Church in Park Rapids. 1/12: Heartland Lakes Community School graduated its first …

State loses more than 1,000 jobs

State loses more than 1,000 jobs By Kevin Beese Staff Writer — May 24, 2025 Oak View Group, the provider of management services at McCormick Place in Chicago, saw the loss of 203 jobs in April, according to state figures. The job losses stem from the …

Acklin, Hignite top eStem’s class of ’25

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. eStem High School's Class of 2025 valedictorian is Kennedi Marie Acklin. EStem is located in Little Rock and part of eStem Public Charter Schools. Corey Thomas Hignite …

Marcelo Mayer in Boston Red Sox lineup for Game 2, making MLB debut

Note: Scoreboards are based on results sent to MassLive. If a result is missing, coaches should email sports@masslive.com. Baseball Saturday, May. 24 Western Mass. Class A Tournament, Semifinal Round 1-Pope Francis Prep School 14, 5-West Springfield High …

LWV School Board Notes Regular Meeting: 5/20/25

LWV Manatee County The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Action Team observes the School Board of Manatee County meetings for items of interest to citizens and to the League, and notes adherence, or lack of adherence, to good …

The Alaska Legislature has a large NEA voting bloc. Why is that? Former teachers in office

Roughly 20% of Alaska’s 60 lawmakers come from public education careers, many as former teachers, professors, lobbyists, or school board members. When including those tied to education advocacy, tutoring businesses, and NEA-aligned nonprofits, and former …

Fields United Methodist Church announces bicentennial celebration: Short Takes on Avon, Avon Lake and North Ridgeville

North Ridgeville, Ohio Happy anniversary to Fields United Methodist Church (UMC), 34077 Lorain Road, North Ridgeville. The church is set to mark 200 years of faithful witness and ministry with a bicentennial celebration throughout 2025. Fields United …

Texas will require public school classrooms to display Ten Commandments under bill nearing passage

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Come September, every public school classroom in Texas could be required to display the Ten Commandments under a requirement that …

Bill requiring classroom displays of Ten Commandments nears passage in Texas House

AUSTIN — A bill requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments in public schools advanced in the Texas House on Saturday, setting up a Sunday vote to send the proposal to Gov. Greg Abbott. The measure is among Republicans’ efforts this session to …

New hires at Jones Walker, Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel, Baker Donelson

Baton Rouge Nichola Hall has been named chief operating officer of Louisiana Key Academy. Hall previously was chief human resources officer/administrative director for the East Baton Rouge Parish school system. She has more than 20 years of experience …

Texas Lawmakers Score Major Victory In Bringing Ten Commandments Into Classrooms

Texas Republicans are cheering at the erosion of the separation of church and state as their proposal to require all public school classrooms in the Lone Star State to display the Ten Commandments inches closer and closer to the finish line. On Saturday, …

High School Student, 16, Remembered for Her 'Radiant Smile and Kind Heart' After Being Killed During Shooting at Party

NEED TO KNOW A Louisiana teen, McKenzie Rideau, was killed during a shooting at a house party on May 20 She was described by her family as "a smart and beautiful individual with big plans for the future" Rideau was also remembered by the …

Texas Advances Ten Commandments Mandate for Public Schools

The Texas House gave preliminary approval Saturday to legislation requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, with lawmakers voting 88-49 on Senate Bill 10 (SB10), according to the Associated Press. Newsweek reached out to bill …

Growing Pasco County loses second charter school deal as Patel project collapses

Alabama's independent colleges are meeting state's workforce needs | PAUL HANKINSPaul Hankins 

Alabama businesses seeking career-ready talent are increasingly turning to graduates of the members of Alabama Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (AAICU). With 12 member schools, AAICU is a powerful presence in workforce development, …

Texas is closer to putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms after a key vote

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas would require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a Republican proposal that cleared a major vote Saturday and would make the state the nation's largest to impose such a mandate. If passed as …

CTEC Titans lead Fresno County in robotics, earn 2025 FIRST School Recognition honor

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Career Technical Education Charter School has been honored by STEM for outstanding achievements through the FIRST program. CTEC is one of only 10 schools in the United States to be honored through FIRST. For Inspiration and …

Bishop L J Guillory Welcomes Dr. Dre Back to Compton for the Opening of the Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young Performing Arts Center

Bishop L J Guillory, Ombudsman General Welcomes Dr. Dre Back to Compton for the Opening of the Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young Performing Arts Center COMPTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bishop L J Guillory, Ombudsman …

Washington DC International Advisory Firm Establishes Presence in South Africa

GPS Moves to Offer Legal/Lobbying/Business Advisory Services to African Governments & Private Sector Markets WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Political Solutions ™ LLC (GPS) a Washington, …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Orlando Dentist Dr. Cuong T. Phan Now VA-Certified to Provide Dental Care to Eligible Veterans

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veterans in Central Florida now have expanded access to dental care as Dr. Cuong T. Phan of Phan-tastic Smiles has officially received certification from the U.S. Department of …

Victory Tax Lawyers Analyze 2024 U.S. Tax Debt Trends in New Report

Tax gap reaches $696B as IRS resumes collections. Victory Tax Lawyers highlight relief programs and the dangers of self-representation. CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The top tax law firm Victory Tax Lawyers presented …

Williams Asset Management Named One of Baltimore Business Journal’s 2025 Best Places to Work

COLUMBIA, MD, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Williams Asset Management is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for 2025, marking the firm’s first-ever …

Five Individuals Indicted in Insider Trading Scheme

Five individuals were charged in a 19-count indictment yesterday for their participation in a scheme to trade securities on the basis of material nonpublic information about the merger between two companies that resulted in profits of over $600,000. …

Hawaii Woman Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud and Tax Fraud

A Hawaii woman pleaded guilty yesterday to defrauding her mortgage lender and conspiring to defraud the IRS by fraudulently obtaining a tax refund and then thwarting the IRS’ efforts to recoup it. The following is according to court documents and …

Founder of Haitian Orphanage Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Boys in his Care

A Colorado man was sentenced today to 210 years in prison for sexually abusing numerous children at the orphanage he founded and directed in Haiti. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Michael Karl Geilenfeld, 73, most recently of …

Former President of Asphalt Paving Company Sentenced to Prison for Bid Rigging

Note, the press release headline has been updated and a quote has been included from the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General. A former senior executive of a Michigan asphalt paving company was sentenced yesterday to six months in prison and a $500,000 …

From Galveston to the Gala: SF Bay View Unveils a Juneteenth Fashion Manifesto by Prison Artist C‑Note

Wearable Liberation Meets the Met Gala’s “Tailoring Black Style” Spotlight—A Bay‑Area Exclusive SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The San Francisco Bay View National Black Newspaper has published “Juneteenth  …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Named Among Top Global Duke Alumni Leaders (Alongside Tim Cook, Melinda Gates, Nixon)

Jonathan Sutter named by Microsoft's Bing alongside Tim Cook, Melinda French Gates and Richard Nixon as "most successful (Duke) alumni" DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading into the Memorial Day …

Council Backs District Improvement Financing for Roxbury

The Council adopted a resolution to formally support the Roxbury District Improvement Financing (DIF) to be utilized in Roxbury - a move aimed at driving long-term, community-rooted investment in affordable housing, small business growth, arts and culture, …

Mayor Michelle Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper Announce Independent Investigation Into School Transportation Safety

Mintz Attorney Natashia Tidwell will lead independent review of safety measures under the Boston Public Schools contract with Transdev, following the death of kindergartener Lens A. Joseph Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent …

Boston EMS Week: We Care. For Everyone.

This week, the Council adopted a resolution proudly recognizing Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, honoring the extraordinary dedication and courage of the men and women who respond to medical emergencies across our city every day. Designated by …

May 23 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Honoring Fallen Heroes and Gold Star Families on Memorial Day

As Memorial Day approaches, the Council pays tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation. This solemn day of remembrance, observed on the last Monday in May, is a time to reflect on their …

Mayor Wu and the Office of Returning Citizens Announce $900,000 in Grants to Support Reentry

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office of Returning Citizens (ORC), announced the award of over $900,000 to community organizations through two grant programs funded through the City’s annual operating budget that will provide …