Sentences with phrase «federal charter school grant»

A timely bill in 2010 would also allow Maine's participation in the Federal Charter School Grant Program, which awards 3 year grants of over $ 450,000 for planning and start - up expenses for each chartered public program.

Charter school supporters say money flowing to the state from federal charter school grants would offset much of the total.

Not exact matches

Under the umbrella of Democrats for Education Reform (DFER) the group coordinated a major effort in 2010 to urge the New York State legislature to lift a charter school cap that had been a stumbling block in the state's first bid to win a federal Race to the Top (RttT) grant.

These early deficits are often partially offset by start - up grants from the federal Charter School Program and the Walton Family Foundation, which together typically amount to more than $ 500,000 per school, spread out over several School Program and the Walton Family Foundation, which together typically amount to more than $ 500,000 per school, spread out over several school, spread out over several years.

Average per - pupil public revenues (from all sources, including federal Charter School Program start - up grants) across the NewSchools portfolio were more than $ 11,500 in 2010, ranging from about $ 9,000 to $ 16,000, depending on the states and cities where schools are located.

The federal government has a critical investment role to play in 1) supporting the replication and scale - up of the best providers through its grant programs; 2) improving access to low - cost public facilities for charter schools through its own funds and by leveraging existing public - school space; 3) pushing states and local districts toward more equitable funding systems for all public school students, including those in charter schools; and 4) supporting efforts to create early - stage, innovative, and scalable models that incorporate greater uses of learning technology.

The blow to states - rights principles from national standards could be softened with pledges to block - grant federal education spending and encourage competition through charter schools or school vouchers, along the lines described in the contribution from Chester Finn and Michael Petrilli in this issue (see «A New New Federalism,» p. 48).

Michael J. Petrilli is associate assistant deputy secretary in the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement, which houses the federal charter - school grant programs.

In fact, Trump's cuts would harm even the public charter schools he purports to support: charters rely on Title II teacher - preparation grants to train their educators, and Trump wanted to eliminate the federal appropriation for that program.

AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School, a pre-K — only charter school that serves more than 800 students on eight campuses, has used its flexibility — as well as a federal Investing in Innovation grant — to develop an integrated model that combines evidence - based curriculum, early childhood assessments, and aligned professional development to help teachers deliver effective instruction focused on improving children's language and social - emotional Charter School, a pre-K — only charter school that serves more than 800 students on eight campuses, has used its flexibility — as well as a federal Investing in Innovation grant — to develop an integrated model that combines evidence - based curriculum, early childhood assessments, and aligned professional development to help teachers deliver effective instruction focused on improving children's language and social - emotional sSchool, a pre-K — only charter school that serves more than 800 students on eight campuses, has used its flexibility — as well as a federal Investing in Innovation grant — to develop an integrated model that combines evidence - based curriculum, early childhood assessments, and aligned professional development to help teachers deliver effective instruction focused on improving children's language and social - emotional charter school that serves more than 800 students on eight campuses, has used its flexibility — as well as a federal Investing in Innovation grant — to develop an integrated model that combines evidence - based curriculum, early childhood assessments, and aligned professional development to help teachers deliver effective instruction focused on improving children's language and social - emotional sschool that serves more than 800 students on eight campuses, has used its flexibility — as well as a federal Investing in Innovation grant — to develop an integrated model that combines evidence - based curriculum, early childhood assessments, and aligned professional development to help teachers deliver effective instruction focused on improving children's language and social - emotional skills.

And finally, the Colorado Education Association (CEA) charged that district schools shouldn't have to share local tax dollars, since charters didn't share the unique funding they received through grants, donations, and charter - specific federal funds.

Initially funded at $ 650 million, i3 allowed school districts, charter schools, and non-profit organizations working in partnership with one of those entities to apply for grants to support innovative programs aligned with one of four broadly defined federal priorities (e.g., supporting effective teachers and principals or improving the use of data).

HB 644 established the Charter School Transportation Grant Pilot Program to fund up to 65 percent of student transportation costs for charter schools where at least half of students qualify for federal free or reducedCharter School Transportation Grant Pilot Program to fund up to 65 percent of student transportation costs for charter schools where at least half of students qualify for federal free or reducedcharter schools where at least half of students qualify for federal free or reduced lunch.

Trump said his proposed block grant program would come from redirecting existing federal funds, and he would leave it up to states to decide whether the dollars would follow children to public, private, charter or magnet schools.

The group was named Thursday (May 12) and includes Superintendent Lewis and Recovery Superintendent Patrick Dobard, a half dozen charter school leaders, the Orleans Parish federal programs / external grants director and two education advocates, Urban League of Greater New Orleans chief executive Erika McConduit - Diggs and Orleans Public Education Network director Deirdre Johnson Burel.

Students pay about $ 4,500, with charter schools and federal grants and subsidies making up the rest.

Massachusetts is renewing its push to lengthen the school day, from adding more charter schools to appealing for federal grant money that could bring longer days to more traditional public schools.

On this occasion, the federal government invited state education agencies to apply and use the grants to increase the number of charter schools in the country.

Through our federal Teacher Incentive Fund grants, CEI has engaged an external evaluation firm, Measurement Inc., to evaluate implementation and outcomes of our PICCS: Partnership for Innovation and Collaboration for Charter Schools project.

At the federal level, former U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. prioritized school diversity through a number of federal grant programs, including the Investing in Innovation Fund, or I3, Magnet School Assistance Program, and Charter School Program grant competitions.11 Additionally, in December 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities grant competition, which will use funds from the 2016 fiscal year to support school districts in increasing socioeconomic diversity in their schoschool diversity through a number of federal grant programs, including the Investing in Innovation Fund, or I3, Magnet School Assistance Program, and Charter School Program grant competitions.11 Additionally, in December 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities grant competition, which will use funds from the 2016 fiscal year to support school districts in increasing socioeconomic diversity in their schoSchool Assistance Program, and Charter School Program grant competitions.11 Additionally, in December 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities grant competition, which will use funds from the 2016 fiscal year to support school districts in increasing socioeconomic diversity in their schoSchool Program grant competitions.11 Additionally, in December 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced the Opening Doors, Expanding Opportunities grant competition, which will use funds from the 2016 fiscal year to support school districts in increasing socioeconomic diversity in their schoschool districts in increasing socioeconomic diversity in their schools.12

Through a series of federal Teacher Incentive Fund grants, CEI established PICCS: Partnership for Innovation and Collaboration for Charter Schools.

Federal appropriations for programs that charters may not provide and gifts and grants specifically targeted toward traditional public schools that support innovative methods to boost student achievement could all be up for grabs by charter schools, if House lawmakers concur with the Senate's changes to H539.

If approved by the voters, Referendum 55 would block any new charter schools from starting up this year and prevent the state from collecting federal grant money earmarked for such schools.

States» applications to secure one of the federal grants will be scored on the basis of more than 30 selection criteria, involving such education improvement priorities as school turnaround, teacher and principal effectiveness, and encouragement of high - quality charter schools.

Secretary Duncan has made it clear that those states that have embraced charter schools — 39 out of 50 — will be at the front of the line for federal education grants.

Oregon is one of five states chosen in the latest round of federal grants to aid charter schools, which are public schools that are free to break the mold and offer distinctive programs under a contract, or charter, with their local school board.

PICCS was originally launched in 2007 with a grant from the federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) to bring together 10 New York City - based public charter schools to create a performance - based compensation system.

As states compete for more than $ 4 billion in federal education grants, Education Secretary Arne Duncan has made it clear that those willing to embrace charter schools and other favored innovations will get preference.

As Executive Director and point person for this new corporate lobby group, it will Rae Ann Knopf's role to push for greater support for charter schools and changes that might help Connecticut succeed should they try for a 4th time to win federal grant money from the «Race to the Top» program.

Following a charter school model, principals in the state - run New Orleans schools will have the independence to recruit and hire their own teachers and academic support staff, and control the use of federal Title I grant money, beginning next school year.

Section 4301 expands federal support for high - quality charter schools by authorizing more than $ 1.1 billion in competitive grants by 2020.

With support from the federal Charter Schools Program grant, Adams Traditional founders were able to find and furnish their first facility, partnering with the Arizona Charter Schools Association and Charter School Development Corporation to search for properties.

As I've stated previously, ESSA expanded federal support for charter schools by authorizing more than $ 1.1 billion in competitive grants by 2020.

If one assumes that charter schools get their fair share of Title II funds as per the underlying ESSA statue, 39 with 5 percent of the nation's students, 40 they stand to lose $ 115 million per year under the Trump - Devos budget41 — close to one - third of the amount the federal government invested in the Charter Schools Grants program in FY 2017.42 Education Week reports that Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that woulcharter schools get their fair share of Title II funds as per the underlying ESSA statue, 39 with 5 percent of the nation's students, 40 they stand to lose $ 115 million per year under the Trump - Devos budget41 — close to one - third of the amount the federal government invested in the Charter Schools Grants program in FY 2017.42 Education Week reports that Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that woulschools get their fair share of Title II funds as per the underlying ESSA statue, 39 with 5 percent of the nation's students, 40 they stand to lose $ 115 million per year under the Trump - Devos budget41 — close to one - third of the amount the federal government invested in the Charter Schools Grants program in FY 2017.42 Education Week reports that Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that woulCharter Schools Grants program in FY 2017.42 Education Week reports that Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that woulSchools Grants program in FY 2017.42 Education Week reports that Eagle Academy Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that woulCharter School in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that wouldSchool in Washington, D.C., for example, receives roughly $ 82,000 in Title II funding annually.43 Joe Smith, the school's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that wouldschool's chief financial officer, states, «If this was taken away from us, that would hurt.

Ohio plans to use the federal aid to provide grants of up to $ 700,000 to applicants seeking to open new charter schools.

Developed by the Arizona Charter Schools Association and Center for Student Achievement with the support of a federal grant, the Quality Standards Evaluation Tool is a set of guidelines used by school leaders and teachers to increase student achievement and strengthen school sustainability.

Despite state budget cuts for all schools, federal grants of up to $ 575,000 in startup and initial operating capital have continued to enable new charters to get off the ground.

California's charter school movement got a welcome boost from the federal government this week with a $ 75 - million grant to establish about 250 new charter schools during the next three years...

On March 2, 2018, we published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2018 for CSP — Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High - Quality Charter Schools, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers 84.282 B and 84.282 E.

note: Michelle Rhee was on the board of directors of Kevin's privatized High School charter — during the time when there were financial illegalities & misappropriations ($ 400,000) of federal grants and also a pattern of outlandish sexual misconduct perpetrated by school director Kevin Johnson involving students (minor teens) & subordinate (Americorps) school School charter — during the time when there were financial illegalities & misappropriations ($ 400,000) of federal grants and also a pattern of outlandish sexual misconduct perpetrated by school director Kevin Johnson involving students (minor teens) & subordinate (Americorps) school school director Kevin Johnson involving students (minor teens) & subordinate (Americorps) school school staff.

This event is funded in part by a National Leadership Activities grant from the federal Department of Education's Charter Schools Program.

The bill would have allowed charter schools to receive more federal and local tax dollars — as well as private grants — than to which they are currently entitled.

On Friday, March 31, 2017 CCSA learned federal authorities charged Ben Chavis, former director of three California charter schools collectively known as the American Indian Model Schools (AIMS), with mail fraud and money laundering in connection with the schools» applications for federal grantschools collectively known as the American Indian Model Schools (AIMS), with mail fraud and money laundering in connection with the schools» applications for federal grantSchools (AIMS), with mail fraud and money laundering in connection with the schools» applications for federal grantschools» applications for federal grant funds.

Thirteen school districts and nonprofit agencies will receive $ 5.4 million in federal funding as part of the Public Charter Schools Grant Program Planning and Implementation Grant (Round 2).

Utilizing a $ 10 million federal enhancement grant and a $ 100,000 contribution from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), TCEP provides credit enhancement for municipal bonds that provide financing for the acquisition, construction, repair or renovation of Texas charter school facilities (including certain refinancing of facilities debt that meet federal guidelines), by funding a debt service reserve fund for such issuances.

Note: Table reports expenditures from all funds (General, State Special Education, Combined GF & Special Education, Total Governmental, Total State Grants, and Total Federal Grants); Statewide totals include expenditures from public charter schools Variable costs include expenditures for Instruction, Student / Instruction Support Services, Other Support Services, and Fringe Benefits; They exclude Operational Expenses, Total Property Expenses, Assets / Reserves, Debt Service, Transfers, and other miscellaneous expenses

The budget is based on $ 250,000 in corporate and foundation funding and a $ 200,000 federal grant that is available to charter schools for startup expenses.

In order to be eligible for the TCEP grant, the charter school must be accredited, qualify as a «charter school» under the federal definition, and meet the following academic and financial accountability standards:

TODAY»S FEDERAL REGISTER: PRIORITIES FOR CHARTER SCHOOL GRANTS: The Education Department is pondering whether grants to nonprofit organizations that run charter school projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom teCHARTER SCHOOL GRANTS: The Education Department is pondering whether grants to nonprofit organizations that run charter school projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom teaSCHOOL GRANTS: The Education Department is pondering whether grants to nonprofit organizations that run charter school projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom teaGRANTS: The Education Department is pondering whether grants to nonprofit organizations that run charter school projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom teagrants to nonprofit organizations that run charter school projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom techarter school projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom teaschool projects [http://1.usa.gov/17v5Lqz] should be weighted based on whether they improve efficiency through economies of scale, improve accountability, recruit and serve students with disabilities and English - language learners more effectively and combine technology - based instruction with classroom teaching.

In August, $ 3.3 million of the $ 85 million federal grant was awarded to districts to launch charter schools over the next year.