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KIPP Charter Schools Co-Founder Fired, Misconduct Alleged

Laura Isensee

Posted on February 23, 2018 · Mike Feinberg, KIPP co-founder, fired after misconduct investigation

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Charter Network Brings International Focus To Katy, West Houston

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 6, 2016 · Students are supposed to master English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

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Former Charter School Leaders Accused Of Embezzling $2.6 Million

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 16, 2015 · The charter school, Varnett Public School, said that it has new leadership and is moving forward.

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Charter School In Houston Gets Creative with School Building, Financing

Laura Isensee

Posted on February 9, 2015 · Over the last decade, the number of students attending charters in Texas has more than tripled. But charter leaders say funding has not kept up with the growth, especially for buildings. And it's forced them to become creative.

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State Moves To Close Four Charter Schools In Greater Houston

Laura Isensee

Posted on December 9, 2014 · The schools have failed to meet academic or financial standards — or some combination of both — for the last three years.

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After Federal Investigation, Harmony Charter Network to Revamp Admissions, Other Policies

Laura Isensee

Posted on December 5, 2014 · Federal officials found Harmony schools were enrolling significantly low numbers of English language students and students with disabilities.

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At Some Charters, College Acceptance Is Required For Graduation

Laura Isensee

Posted on October 22, 2014 · YES Prep, Harmony and BASIS have graduation plans geared to higher education.

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Yes Prep Receives $10 Million Grant To Expand Charter Schools

Laura Isensee

Posted on October 10, 2014 · The federal money will help open new schools in Houston and Memphis.

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How Teaching Kids Survival Skills Translates Into Life Skills

Pat Hernandez

Posted on April 7, 2014 · Students at an east side high school learn survival skills.

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