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Author: Stephen Babcock

IHS enrollment surge, OneApp quirks preoccupy VIBE board; Doha class reviewed

February 21, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Having too many applications is a nice problem to confront, board member Blumenthal opines.

In survey, Success Prep students, teachers say school has supportive environment

February 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Students say teachers care about their success; teachers say they can rely on colleagues.

Interim head granted raise as IHS directors continue search for Amato’s replacement

February 5, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Staff commended on how they handled twin bomb threats in mid-January; building cleared, student later arrested.

Morris Jeff windfall will hire special ed teachers, expand middle school

January 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Unexpected MFP funding yields $250,000 bonanza beyond budget projections.

Two students expelled from Success Prep for smoking marijuana

January 14, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
School leader Niloy Gangopadhyay said he doesn't believe drug use is a widespread problem.

Work on new home for Encore about to begin; survey shows strong support for re-enrollment

December 19, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Renovation of the former John A. Shaw Elementary School will cost about $4.9 million.

Higher International High School enrollment helps bottom line

December 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Money goes to computers, new bus route and building maintenance

Success Prep leaders cheer good news on charter extension

December 8, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Teacher absences not the problem school leaders thought it was.

Replacement chosen for Amato at International High School

December 6, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
Nancy Ryan, who served as assistant head of school, chosen as interim replacement while search goes on.

IHS looking for replacement for Anthony Amato as school leader

November 25, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019
School's board paying $30,000 to consultant to find new head of school and did not get to vote on selection.

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