NYC school honoring Knicks legend Earl Monroe stands out as the first charter focused on basketball
New Basketball-Themed School Thrives in the Bronx Officials are highlighting the success of the Bronx’s first basketball-themed charter school, which has proven to be a big hit with students. The Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School, named after NBA legend Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, celebrated its first graduating class of 89 students in June. […]
Federal judge finds Idaho charter school breached church’s First Amendment rights
Federal Court Sides with Church Over Charter School Lease Dispute A federal judge in Idaho recently determined that a public charter school infringed on a church’s rights by canceling a lease that permitted the church to hold Sunday services in the school’s gymnasium. This ruling by U.S. District Judge David Nye stems from a dispute […]
Nubank seeks US bank charter for growth beyond Latin America
Nubank Seeks U.S. National Bank Charter São Paulo, Sept. 30 – Brazilian digital bank Nubank has announced that it has applied for a National Bank Charter to operate in the United States, marking a significant step toward expanding beyond Latin America. The company stated that this move aligns with its goal to explore international prospects, […]
Education Department Sets Aside $500M for Charter School Initiatives
Funding Boost for Charter Schools The U.S. Department of Education announced on Wednesday the release of $500 million for its charter school program, marking what it described as “the biggest investment in the program so far.” This funding aims to provide more educational options for parents, allowing them to tailor their child’s education based on […]
Charter Helps Veterans by Aligning Government Funding in Trump Accounts for Staff’s Children
The following content will look like this. Children of Charter Communications employees are on track to see their accounts grow to nearly $1.2 million by retirement. Recognized as a military-friendly employer with the Gold Award and a 5-Star rating from VETS Index, Charter Communications provides unique career advancement and benefits for military families. Recently, Charter […]
Parents, students, and teachers call for more charter schools to be permitted in NYC during a large march over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Charter School Advocates March Across Brooklyn Bridge In a spirited demonstration, thousands of parents, teachers, and students marched over the Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for 300 charter schools in New York City on Thursday. The event kicked off with an energetic rally at Kadman Plaza, where the rapper Common—a known supporter of the charter school […]
Parents and children from charter schools to march across Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for ‘excellence’
Rally for Educational Choices on Brooklyn Bridge On Thursday, a large group of parents and students from over 200 charter schools will take to the Brooklyn Bridge to advocate for educational choices and what they describe as “excellence” for families in New York City. Among the participants are prominent charter school networks like the Eva […]
Trump invests $500 million in charter schools in a groundbreaking move
Record Investment in Charter Schools by Trump Administration The Trump administration has announced a substantial $500 million investment aimed at supporting charter schools, which comes in response to a noticeable drop in traditional public school enrollments across the country. The Department of Education stated, “Following the upcoming 2024 national assessment of educational progress, we’re looking […]
Andrew Cuomo highlights his backing for charter schools, which Zohran Mamdani argues against, after not securing the influential NYC teachers’ union endorsement.
Perhaps there’s more research to be done here? Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has been vocal about his belief in charter schools, a stance that puts him at odds with his main opponent in the mayoral race, Zoran Mamdani. Cuomo shared an infographic on X that criticizes his adversaries, particularly highlighting their opposition to charter schools. […]
MESA, the first charter school in South Brooklyn, opens after a six-year wait
New Charter School Opens in South Brooklyn After a long wait, South Brooklyn is finally opening its first charter school on Monday. The Math, Engineering and Science Academy (MESA) Charter High School in Dyker Heights will welcome its inaugural class of 125 ninth graders, including Serena, daughter of Bayridge resident Michael Crucio. “I want to […]