Having too many applications is a nice problem to confront, board member Blumenthal opines.
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In survey, Success Prep students, teachers say school has supportive environment
Students say teachers care about their success; teachers say they can rely on colleagues.
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Interim head granted raise as IHS directors continue search for Amato’s replacement
Staff commended on how they handled twin bomb threats in mid-January; building cleared, student later arrested.
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Morris Jeff windfall will hire special ed teachers, expand middle school
Unexpected MFP funding yields $250,000 bonanza beyond budget projections.
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Two students expelled from Success Prep for smoking marijuana
School leader Niloy Gangopadhyay said he doesn’t believe drug use is a widespread problem.
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Work on new home for Encore about to begin; survey shows strong support for re-enrollment
Renovation of the former John A. Shaw Elementary School will cost about $4.9 million.
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Higher International High School enrollment helps bottom line
Money goes to computers, new bus route and building maintenance
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Success Prep leaders cheer good news on charter extension
Teacher absences not the problem school leaders thought it was.
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Replacement chosen for Amato at International High School
Nancy Ryan, who served as assistant head of school, chosen as interim replacement while search goes on.
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IHS looking for replacement for Anthony Amato as school leader
School’s board paying $30,000 to consultant to find new head of school and did not get to vote on selection.