IF YOU ARE NOT WATCHING CHARTER SCHOOLS SCANDALS, YOU ARE MISSING A GREAT CRIME SHOW
Are you tired of the same old crime shows? Well, have no fear because the Charter School Scandals are here! Yes, you read that right. The Charter School Scandals are the hottest crime show on the block, and if you're not watching, you're missing out on some serious drama.
The Network for Public Education (NPE) Scandal Report is the go-to source for all things Charter School Scandals. It seems like every day there's a new scandal to report. From financial mismanagement to academic fraud to straight-up abuse, these charter schools are giving traditional public schools a run for their money.
Now, some people might argue that these scandals are just the result of a few bad actors, but let's be real here. When there are so many scandals happening in the same type of school, it's hard to believe that it's just a coincidence. It's like saying that all the bad apples just happen to fall into the same basket.
So, what can be done to prevent these scandals from happening? Well, for starters, we need to close down bad charters and hold the crooks accountable. It's time to stop giving these schools a free pass and start demanding better.
But how do we prevent corruption from happening in the first place? It's not easy, but there are some steps we can take. For example, we can increase government oversight of charter schools and require them to be more transparent about their finances and operations. We can also ban charter school leaders from accepting gifts or donations from businesses or organizations that have a financial interest in the school. And let's not forget about providing charter school teachers and staff with training on ethics and conflict of interest. It's time to create a culture of accountability and transparency within charter schools.
Now, let's take a look at some of the juicy scandals that have been reported in the media. We've got the James Singleton Charter School in New Orleans, which allegedly fabricated criminal background checks for school employees and hired unqualified relatives and friends. And let's not forget about Prenda and EdKey in Arizona, who partnered to run microschools and are now being investigated by the Arizona Attorney General's Office for potentially violating laws or regulations.
But wait, there's more! Deon Boyce, a former senior adviser in the Obama administration, was arrested for stealing more than $200,000 from a network of charter schools that he founded in New York. And the UCP of Central Florida was accused of altering student education plans to inflate its funding by nearly $60,000. And let's not forget about Another Choice Virtual Charter in Idaho, which paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds to companies co-owned by its administrator without following proper ethics procedures.
It's clear that there have been several scandals involving charter schools in recent years. From the A3 charter school network in California to the Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy, it seems like no charter school is safe from scandal. And let's not forget about the Inspire charter school network in California, which is under investigation for alleged financial malfeasance and conflicts of interest.
So, if you're looking for some drama and scandal in your life, look no further than the Charter School Scandals. But let's not forget that these scandals have real-life consequences for students and their families. It's time to demand better from our schools and hold them accountable for their actions.
Another Day Another Charter Scandal - Network For Public Education https://networkforpubliceducation.org/april-2021-scandals/
Still Asleep at the Wheel - Network For Public Education https://networkforpubliceducation.org/stillasleepatthewheel/
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There have been several juicy scandals involving charter schools in recent years, some of which are listed below:
- A3 charter school network: Executives from this online charter school network in California pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal public dollars by enrolling thousands of students who never took any classes and funneling money from the schools into companies they controlled. They pocketed more than $50 million of public funds.
- Indiana Virtual School and Indiana Virtual Pathways Academy: These two online charter schools in Indiana were ordered to repay $85 million in misspent state funds after a state audit found that they inflated their enrollment numbers by counting students who had left or died, paid millions of dollars to companies linked to school officials, and failed to provide adequate education for their students.
- Inspire charter school network: This network of online charter schools in California is under investigation by state and county authorities for alleged financial malfeasance, conflicts of interest, and poor academic outcomes. The network allegedly enrolled thousands of students without their knowledge or consent, paid parents for enrolling their children and buying educational materials from vendors owned by Inspire officials, and operated as a Ponzi scheme by using state funds from new schools to pay off debts of older ones.
- James Singleton Charter School: This charter school in New Orleans allegedly fabricated criminal background checks for school employees, hired unqualified relatives and friends, and misused federal funds meant for low-income students.
- Prenda and EdKey: These two companies in Arizona partnered to run microschools, which are small groups of students who learn at people’s homes with a guide. The companies enrolled students in EdKey’s online school and collected charter school funding from the state, but used Prenda’s curriculum and staff. The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is investigating their relationship and whether they violated any laws or regulations.
- Deon Boyce: This former senior adviser in the Obama administration was arrested for stealing more than $200,000 from a network of charter schools that he founded in New York. He used the money to get a lower interest rate on a mortgage for a Manhattan apartment.
- UCP of Central Florida: This charter school run by a nonprofit organization that serves people with disabilities was accused of altering student education plans to show that children needed more intensive services than they really did, inflating its funding by nearly $60,000. The Orange County Public Schools is investigating the case.
- Another Choice Virtual Charter: This online charter school in Idaho paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds to companies co-owned by its administrator, Laura Sandidge, without following proper ethics procedures. The Idaho Professional Standards Commission found that Sandidge and the charter board violated state laws and rules.
