http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20080717_Eight_Phila__proposed_charter_schools_get_grants.html
In Philadelphia, where more than 30,000 students are enrolled in 63 public charter schools and waiting lists are long, expansion of the public charter school program has been delayed by the Philadelphia School Reform Commission for financial reasons. However, eight hopeful public charters in the city have just received federal public charter planning grants. The public charter applicants were given grants ranging from $38,200 to $50,000 to develop their proposals over the next three years The federal government provided the funds, but the state evaluated the applications and selected the winners. "These grants will help to create more educational opportunities for our students that incorporate high standards and strong accountability," said Secretary of Education Gerald Zahorchak of the Federal Charter School Planning Grants for 2008-09.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Date: 07/17/2008
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