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In response to the rapidly increasing popularity of charters which have drawn 7,100 students from the Columbus, Ohio school system, district officials are planning five new "innovative schools." "We have to get back our market share. We want to offer parents greater choice. We want to engage the community," said Columbus Superintendent Gene Harris. The new programs include two single-gender middle schools, a science and technology middle school, a technology and global-studies school for sixth- through 12th-graders, and a "full-service" elementary school designed to meet the social-service needs of students and their families. Also planned are a variety of new programs at existing schools. Details such as costs, funding, locations and eligibility for enrollment are still being discussed.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
Date: 10/25/2005
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