Wednesday, August 31, 2005
DC Charter Schools Reach Enrollment Milestone
FOCUS announced yesterday that student enrollment in DC charters has reached 25% of all kids attending public school. More than 19,000 children and their families now pick the school of their choice. Amazing. There are now 52 charter schools on 64 campuses.
After reading the news I immediately forwarded the information over to Dion Haynes at the Washington Post and suggested that now is the time to begin studying what is going on in these schools financially, academically and administratively. Since charter schools are start-up businesses founded by true entrepreneurs there must be some great stories to tell.
And of course, the William E. Doar, Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts would be the place to start. 260 students have signed-up and we are only in our second year. With a waiting list. Beautiful permanent facility obtained during our first year. Plans to grow at this site and others. Come on over Mr. Haynes.
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After reading the news I immediately forwarded the information over to Dion Haynes at the Washington Post and suggested that now is the time to begin studying what is going on in these schools financially, academically and administratively. Since charter schools are start-up businesses founded by true entrepreneurs there must be some great stories to tell.
And of course, the William E. Doar, Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts would be the place to start. 260 students have signed-up and we are only in our second year. With a waiting list. Beautiful permanent facility obtained during our first year. Plans to grow at this site and others. Come on over Mr. Haynes.
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