Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Alleged scheme to divert millions of dollars to for-profit companies- The Washington Post

Alleged scheme to divert millions of dollars shorted Options students, teachers say - The Washington Post:

Alleged scheme to divert millions of dollars shorted Options students, teachers say




Educational services for at-risk students at Options Public Charter School suffered as the District school’s leaders allegedly diverted millions of taxpayer dollars to for-profit companies they ran, according to current and former teachers and a lawyer for the school.
Basic classroom supplies were sometimes scarce and the required special education services for students — most of whom have disabilities — were sometimes lacking, according to the