http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/17/AR2008031702646.html
The Washington Archdiocese says a plan to convert seven D.C. Catholic schools into charter schools has the overwhelming support of parents and teachers. Archdiocese spokeswoman Susan Gibbs says 98 percent of teachers and 93 percent of parents have signed forms in support of the plan. The plan required the support of at least two-thirds of both groups. A private nonprofit group, Center City Public Charter School, is proposing to operate the schools as "value-based" charter schools. The group must submit its full application to the D.C. Public Charter School Board by March 31. With the seven schools leaving the Catholic school system, Washington will have 21 Catholic schools remaining in operation in the fall.
Source: Washington Post (free registration required)
Date: 03/19/2008
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