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This news section reflects all articles and press releases related to Minnesota charter schools that are from various newspapers and wire services throughout the state.
Enrollment up at Duluth's charter, private schools
(Some Duluth families appear to be looking for alternatives to the Duluth school district this fall)
Duluth News Tribune, August 31, 2010
State: School graduated students who did not meet standards
(The state says BlueSky gave diplomas to students who didn't earn them in 2009)
KSTP News, August 30, 2010
See Also...Web Extra: Interview with BlueSky Online Executive Director
New oversight law worries charter schools
(Some advocates say the new rules are stifling, not encouraging, their work)
MPR News, August 30, 2010
Former Heart of the Earth executive director sentenced to 10 years
(Former director sentenced for swindling $1 million, a crime resulting in school closing)
Star Tribune, August 30, 2010
See Also...Charter school embezzler sentenced to 10-year term
See Also...Embezzler's sentence is doubled
Businessman Bill Cooper's mark on charter schools grows, draws criticism
(TCF's Cooper expanding his role overseeing charter schools, leading to criticism over his influence)
Star Tribune, August 29, 2010
Charter schools don't make AYP
(New Century Charter School was deemed to not be making AYP in reading and math proficiency)
Hutchinson Leader, August 27, 2010
Facing possibility of closure, Studio Academy board votes to stay open
(Studio Academy faces budget crisis, but board votes unanimously to keep school open)
Post-Bulletin, August 23, 2010
See Also...Financial struggles are nothing new for Studio Academy
See Also...Studio Academy fights to stay open
TiZA learning to live with lawsuits
(TiZA preparing for another year of court battles and scrutiny, but students outperform peers)
Pioneer Press, August 23, 2010
New Country School recognized
(Ladies Home Journal ranks it among ‘amazing schools’)
The Free Press, August 20, 2010
New Edina school brings classical education
(New Eagle Ridge Academy K-5 campus will focus on literacy)
MN Sun Newspapers, August 19, 2010
TrekNorth Junior & Senior High School gets honor
(TrekNorth Junior & Senior High School receives a “Volunteers of America Charter School Network Excellence Award”)
The Bemidji Pioneer, August 18, 2010
Court upholds fine against TiZA
(The charter school was found to have employed teachers who lacked proper licenses)
Star Tribune, August 17,2010
See Also...Appeals court upholds $140,000 fine against TiZA charter school in Inver Grove Heights
See Also...Court upholds fine for unlicensed teachers
All but one of Waseca schools meet AYP
(Waseca Area Learning Center did not make AYP)
Waseca County News, August 16, 2010
Mixed message? Some of state's 'worst-performing' schools making AYP
(Some of Minnesota's worst-performing schools found out their performance might not be so bad)
MPR News, August 13, 2010
Clarkfield Area Charter School seeking new sponsor
(Clarkfield Area Charter School's authorizer not approved in first round of applications)
Granite Falls News, August 12, 2010
Area charter school expanding
(North Shore Community School sticks with a five-day week)
Lake County News-Chronicle, August 12, 2010
Coming charter school contraction hailed as positive step for the Minnesota movement
(new rules for charter school authorizers established)
MinnPost.com, August 12, 2010
STRIDE Academy's new middle school opens today
(STRIDE Academy expands and plans for more growth)
St. Cloud Times, August 10, 2010
More science progress needed at charter schools
(results at New Century Charter School split in the 2010 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments science tests)
Hutchinson Leader, August 5, 2010
St. Paul schools get $3M to train school leaders
(five St. Paul schools among the state's worst performers getting more than $3 million to boost leadership)
MPR News, August 4, 2010
Riverway school doesn't get state grant
(MDE announces 19 grants for turnaround but Riverway not among the recipients)
Winona Post, August 1, 2010