The field narrows to three applications for new Massachusetts charter schools and five schools seek to add more seats. The out-of-pocket costs to districts for
Tag: Charter Schools
2018-19 Charter School Season Begins
Seven new charter schools are vying for a rose in 2019. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education received seven letters of intent to submit
BESE March 2018 Agenda
It is a regulation-palooza! Accountability, English learners, Vocational Education and the Seal of Biliteracy are all on the list! The Board of Elementary and Secondary
BESE Meeting – Feb 27, 2018
BESE expected to vote for new Charter school for Lawrence/Methuen/Haverhill. The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 27,
BESE Meeting Jan. 23, 2018
Join from the comfort of your teacher’s room. Watch the live stream starting at 11:15am: livestream.com/accounts/22459134 The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) will meet
Study: Students do better in Unionized Charter Schools
We here at The Policy Minute could tell you all the benefits communities, school administrators, educators, students and families gain from having a unionized schools,
BESE Charter School Schedule. Mark Your Calenders!
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) has released a tentative schedule for discussion and vote on charter school actions. These include renewal of
$516 Million Bill to Local Districts
Local school districts are picking up a larger tab for the state-authorized charter school system. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) projects
Two Charter School Proposals Advance
Earlier this year, eight proposals to open new charter schools or expand existing charters schools were submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
2017 Charter School Applications & Expansion Requests
Tis the Season for new charter school proposals and expansion requests! The Class of 2017 includes four applications for new charter schools and four requests
Charter School Votes – 2017
On February 27, 2017, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) voted on proposals for new charter schools and expansions of existing charter schools.
Agenda released for BESE Meeting – February 2017
The agenda has been posted for the February 27-28, 2017 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting in Malden. This month, BESE will be voting
BESE January Meeting Quick Read
LiveStream videos of the BESE/BHE January meetings are available! Monday, January 23, 2017 The BESE discussed the proposed state plan under the Every Student
Charter School Newsletter – September 2016
The September 2016 Charter School Newsletter from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is available online. Topics in the issue include:
BESE March 22, 2016 Documents
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education documents are now available here. On the agenda this week: Items for Discussion and Action Update on
DESE Charter School Recomendations 2-16-16
Commissioner to Recommend Two New Charter Schools and 1,500+ New Seats in Existing Charters Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to vote February 23 MALDEN
