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FOCUS in the News
Richard Whitmire misses the point when it comes to charter and DCPS cooperation
parentshavechoicekidswin.com
By Mark Lerner
September 14, 2016
FOCUS analysis of PARCC scores show charter school progress
parentshavechoicekidswin.com
By Mark Lerner
September 13, 2016
Does it matter that most D.C. schools are falling short on P.E. requirement?
Watchdog.org
By Emily Leayman
September 10, 2016
Almost the entire D.C. school district is ignoring its PE requirements
The Washington Post
By Joe Heim
September 1, 2016
D.C. charter schools outperform public schools on PARCC exam
Watchdog.org
By Emily Leayman
August 31, 2016
Without precautions, D.C. policy would cut charter school funding
Watchdog.org
By Emily Leayman
August 25, 2016
A tale of two sectors: private donations in D.C. schools
Watchdog.org
By Emily Leayman
August 18, 2016
Teachers' union mad Walmart wants to give teachers free supplies
Washington Examiner
By Jason Russell
August 15, 2016
Teachers union blasts Walmart for its back-to-school promotion
Washington Post
By Perry Stein
August 12, 2016
Proposed charter school gives military families more choice
Education Watchdog
By Emily Leayman
August 9, 2016
D.C. stymied on mid-year school changes
Education Watchdog
By Emily Leayman
August 3, 2016
JBAB charter school parent information session to be held July 11
Joint Base Journal (Anacostia-Bolling)
By Michelle L. Gordon
July 8, 2016
DC school leaders, parents call for more volunteers to ensure safe student commutes
The Washington Post
By Perry Stein
May 16, 2016
Man the block' initiative aims to keep kids safe
WJLA (ABC News)
May 16, 20-16
Calling on volunteers to 'Man the Block', keep kids safe
WUSA (CBS News)
May 16, 2016
20 Years of High-Quality Educational Options in D.C.
Walton Foundation Interview
April 26, 2016
Federal judge agrees to hear charter schools’ case alleging unequal funding
The Washington Post
By Michael Alison Chandler
October 5, 2015
Lowest-performing DC public schools should become charters, report says
The Washington Post
By Michael Alison Chandler
September 15, 2015
Is it time for DC charters to get help from Congress?
parentshavechoicekidswin.com
By Mark Lerner
August 31, 2015
DC’s bikes-for-tykes may shortchange charter school kids
Education Watchdog
By Moriah Costa
August 28, 2015
DC's charter schools boost learning for poor and minority students
Greater Greater Washington
By Natalie Wexler
March 30, 2015
Not the right balance between charters and traditional schools
The Examiner
By Mark Lerner
March 23, 2015
‘Fierce advocate’ for DC charter schools to step down
The Washington Post
By Michael Alison Chandler
February 19, 2015
FOCUS Press Releases
DC Public Charter Schools Continue Improvement Trend
By Irene Holtzman
August 30, 2016
Facilities Allowance
By Shaun Lane
May 18, 2016
Uniform Funding Lawsuit News
Charters Deserve Fair Shair of Funds
The Current Newspapers (Editorial, Page 7)
July 27, 2016
D.C. measure threatens funding for charter school facilities
Education Watchdog
By Emily Leayman
July 12, 2016
2017 D.C. budget continues charter facility funding inequity
Education Watchdog
By Emily Leayman
Mayt 31, 2016
Advocates Say DC's Education Budget Shortchanges Charter Schools
Washington City Paper
By Andrew Giambrone
May 19, 2016
City hall shortchanges charter school kids
The Washington Times
By Deborah Simmons
May 18, 2016
How DC shortchanges public charter school students
The Washington Times
By Eric McKinley King
May 17, 2015
How DC shortchanges public charter school students
Afro
By Eric McKinley King
May 13, 2015
DC Underfunds Its Most At-Risk Students
The Washington Informer
By Kevin P. Chavous
February 23, 2015
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