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Author: Jenny Peterson

Low school score does not doom charter extension – but improvements are needed

March 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Increased language study and more teacher feedback urged on school's academic blueprint

March 6, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Enrollment reality requires amended budget; cuts hit school supplies, data manager post

February 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Board no-shows make for a voteless meeting; academic benchmark scores called 'alarming'

January 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Waivers bring $90,000 windfall; reading scores soar; board mulls ways to complete fund drive

January 10, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

With Edison contract up in the air, board discusses options for next year

December 21, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Board debates reducing grade sizes and ways to increase teacher retention

December 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Edison contract extended only through June, as board weighs alternatives to for-profit provider

December 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

New strategies combat low reading scores and more quickly spot students needing extra help

November 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Edison Learning, Inc., facing competition for management next year

October 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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