5. Two Groups Invited to Submit Final Applications for New Charter Schools:
The Department recently announced it has invited the founders of two proposed charter schools to submit full applications by October 25. The applicant groups are the proposed Equity Lab Charter School, which would be based in Lawrence and serve up to 640 students in grades 5-12; and the proposed Massachusetts Wildflower Montessori Public Charter School: Haverhill, which would serve up to 240 students in grades 1-8. The Department will announce public hearings on the proposals after receiving the full applications.
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6. Charter School Expansion Requests:
Information about pending charter school expansion requests and the December 3 deadline for public comment is posted online. Please note that no decision has been made on whether to recommend any request for expansion, and DESE is reviewing each and every request submitted. The Department anticipates that the majority of recommended expansion requests will be brought to the Board in January and February.
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Two schools recognized for innovation: The School Superintendents Association (AASA), Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and the Successful Practices Network recently included Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District (BVT) in Upton and Brockton High School among 25 schools nationwide where innovative approaches have impacted student learning. Brockton High was included for its work with individualized education programs, and BVT was recognized for supporting all students in both academic and vocational work. Congratulations to both schools!
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