Getting to Know: Hrag Hamalian, Founder of Valor Academy
California Charter Schools Association
August 15, 2011: As a charter school leader, I consider myself part of the district. Our entire intention behind this school is not just to make a small impact for a small community, but to create a model for what could be done at …
Read MorePlease see message below from Penny Schwinn, the Lead Founder and Head of School of Capitol Collegiate Academy, a new charter school in Sacramento, CA opening this fall:
“Hello Building Excellent Schools!
We are happy to announce a successful first lottery for Capitol Collegiate! The turn-out was incredibly strong with some parents even calling in …
Read MoreMarch 9, 2011 – EPIC National Charter School Consortium announces the 2011 Award Winning Schools. Congratulations to Columbus Collegiate Academy (Andy Boy ’06), one of four Gold-gain Award recipients, and Achievement Preparatory Academy (Shantelle Wright ’06), and West Denver Prep (Chris Gibbons ’04), two Silver-gain schools.
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Read MoreVERITAS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL APPROVED BY MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION.
SCHEDULED TO OPEN FALL 2012
March 1, 2011 – Veritas Preparatory Charter School, a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 5 – 8, was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on February 28, 2011. …
Read MoreOn June 2nd, 2009 BES Fellow David Singer proposed University Prep to the Denver School Board. University Prep is a proposed K-5 charter school planning to open in the fall of 2011 in Northeast Denver. Over 80 supporters of the school packed the board meeting to show their endorsement for the school and its founding …
Read MoreAbstract: Founder Seth Andrew (’04 BES Fellow) continues to make headlines with the success of his first school and expansion in both New York and Rhode Island. Democracy Prep in Harlem, New York City receives praise from a New York Post reporter for its “no excuses” mentality and popularity among parents and …
Read MoreAfter only its first year of operation, Columbus Collegiate Academy (Founder Andy Boy, 2006 Fellow) is the highest performing middle school in Columbus, OH. Its outstanding student achievement record brought it a national honors given to only nine other elementary schools. Congratulations, Andy!
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