Saturday, October 9, 2010

Ross Global Charter in world of trouble, makes effort to boost falling enrollment

Ross Global Charter in world of trouble, makes effort to boost falling enrollment

Ross Global Charter in world of trouble, makes effort to boost falling enrollment

Saturday, October 9th 2010, 4:00 AM

Third graders at the Ross Global Academy, watch President Obama's inauguration. Now, the school is facing a decreasing enrollment.
Hermann for News
Third graders at the Ross Global Academy, watch President Obama's inauguration. Now, the school is facing a decreasing enrollment.

This is one high-profile charter school that parents aren't desperate to get their children into.

Ross Global Academy, which originally opened its doors in the city Education Department's headquarters, is taking to the streets to recruit more kids.

Enrollment at Ross is down nearly 9% from last year, the latest city Education Department figures show. So unlike charter schools that send dozens of tearful kids home from their lotteries, the East Village school has been handing out flyers in a desperate attempt to increase enrollment.

"Full classes mean more funds for the school, which means more resources for your



Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/education/2010/10/09/2010-10-09_ross_global_charter_in_world_of_trouble.html?r=ny_local/education#ixzz11rzj5JKn