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TAKE ACTION: MA Charter School Funding Formula to be Voted on TODAY

Massachusetts Charter Public School Association writes: On Monday (TODAY!) the Massachusetts State Senate will vote on a new Education Reform Bill. This bill contains a proposal that will significantly endanger charter school funding by putting up to 20% of our funds in a line-item subject to annual appropriation. Please email your state senator immediately and ask them to: Support the Hart and Tisei Amendments to provide equal funding for charter school students…. Read More

Category: Take Action Tags: Charter School

2009 Winter Fair in the Hilltowns: An Alternative to Traditional Holiday Buying

2009 Winter Fair Eco-Craftmaking and Book Fair As an alternative to traditional holiday buying, the Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School will host a family book and eco-craftmaking fair on Saturday December 5, 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm at the “Brassworks” building on Rte. 9 (132 Main St.) in Haydenville, MA. Parents and children alike will have the opportunity to make a variety of craft items, many using recycled and natural… Read More

Category: Craft Ideas, Haydenville, Holidays, Suggested Activity Tags: Charter School, Craftmaking, Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School

Proposed Sustainability-Focused Elementary Charter School in Franklin County

Jeanne Weintraub-Mason of Amherst, MA writes: Seeking parents and community members willing to sign a letter of support and/or potential board members for proposed Discovery School of Sustainability, a new charter school to serve K-6 students throughout Franklin County. The prospectus for the school has been approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (biggest hurdle) and we will be submitting the final application in coming weeks. We would like to show support from… Read More