Chartering a new course in education: Part I
This two-part package of stories is intended to break down and explain the bills and their potential impacts, taking into account the local context and history of charter schools in…
Chartering a new course in education: Part III
This two-part package is intended to break down and explain the bills and their potential impacts, taking into account the local context and history of charter schools in our community,…
Kids swing on the playground at Albert Einstein STEAM Academy in Valencia on Friday, March 16, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal
Smith’s charter school bill passes Assembly
Legislation authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, seeking to limit school districts’ ability to approve charter schools outside of their own boundaries passed the state Assembly on Monday, and…
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Former Newhall superintendent seeks charter school reform
Newhall School District governing board members stood in agreement with Marc Winger, former superintendent of the district, in support of a resolution that recognizes the school board’s authority to decide…
SCVI announces new school director, hosts prospective family night
Santa Clarita Valley International, a local free public charter school, has announced that Farnaz Kaufman will be its new School Director, according to a news release from the school.
California legislature examines charter school bills
This legislative season, representatives in the California Senate and California Assembly are choosing to tackle California’s Education Code and address concerns relating to the state’s charter schools. From requiring charter…
Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District
Recent charter school ruling under review by school board
A recent ruling by a California appellate court on charter school satellite sites and resource centers is set to be the topic of conversation for the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School…
