For almost two years, federal officials have argued that the state's existing charter authorization process is out of compliance with the Public Charter School Grant Program - which will provide almost $ 300 million to the state through 2015. (k-12daily.org)
But for the past few years, DPS has treated the innovation school authorization process much like the charter authorization process, and new innovation schools have looked far more like charters — with a year to plan, clear visions and strategies, and careful hiring of teachers. (educationnext.org)
The first four rounds of the Achievement School District's charter authorization process have been iterative, adapting to reflect not just our families» evolving needs, but the growth mindset we seek. (msdf.org)