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

Camille Phillips, TPR / Sofia Gonzalez, HPM Intern

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.

Tags al lopez charter schools IDEA Public Schools irma munoz joann gama

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

Laura Isensee

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.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 guidelines for reopening Humble ISD IDEA Public Schools reopening school

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

Laura Isensee

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.

Tags charter schools IDEA Public Schools school choice

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Texas-Based Charter School Network Wins National Prize

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 27, 2016 · IDEA will receive $250,000 in prize money for scholarships, college visits and other efforts to prepare its students for higher education.

Tags broad prize charter schools IDEA Public Schools

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

Laura Isensee

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.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 guidelines for reopening Humble ISD IDEA Public Schools reopening school

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

Laura Isensee

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.

Tags charter schools IDEA Public Schools school choice

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

Abner Fletcher

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.

Tags 2020 election Andrew Schneider charter schools GOP Congressman Latte Art Richard Barth The Good The Bad and The Ugly

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

Laura Isensee

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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