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Education News

IDEA Public Schools Parts Ways With CEO, COO After Review Of Charter’s Finances

Posted on May 26, 2021 · In a letter to the school community, Board President Al Lopez announced the departure of CEO JoAnn Gama and COO Irma Muñoz after an in-depth legal and forensic review into the network's finances.

Education News

For Families Who Choose In-Person Learning, Humble Schools Reopen Classrooms

Posted on August 24, 2020 · Harris County health authorities reiterated last week that current indicators for COVID-19 mean it's not safe to resume in-person activities.

inDepth

Why The Largest Charter School Network in Texas Is Coming To Houston

Posted on August 13, 2019 · For years, IDEA Public Schools has been the darling of both private philanthropy and federal grant administrators, winning $117 million earlier this year, the largest federal grant ever for charter school expansion.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Why GOP Congressmen Are Leaving Office, The State Of KIPP Charter Schools, And Making Latte Art (Aug. 2, 2019)

Posted on August 2, 2019 · On Friday's Houston Matters: Several GOP Congressman wont seek re-election -- what does it mean for Texas? Plus, a conversation with the head of KIPP charter schools. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news. And making latte art.

Education News

KIPP Charter School Network Eyes More Expansion, 25 Years After Starting In Houston

Posted on July 31, 2019 · Earlier this year, KIPP was awarded over $80 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Charter Schools Program to open more campuses.

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Education News

IDEA Public Schools Parts Ways With CEO, COO After Review Of Charter’s Finances

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