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| 11/4/2004 |
| Spring Lake Charter School Receives Statewide Award of Excellence |
| West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics sits in a region where highly regarded schools are relatively common. Yet, its students come from seven districts and its enrollment approaches 400, as parents opt for its unique and extensive combination of arts and traditional learning.
Students at the academy - a charter public school serving students in grades PreK-8 - have widely diverse skill levels and yet achieve excellent academic results. Parents are highly involved at the school, which also has a summer program that serves the far-reaching community. |
| 11/2/2004 |
| Most Charters Receive First Ed YES! Grades; Results On Positive Track |
When most Michigan charters received their first Education YES! grades in August, nearly 90% received As, Bs and Cs. "We at MAPSA are proud of how well charter public schools are serving students. Charters are determined to give students an education that sets the standards; it's not enough to just meet them," MAPSA President Dan Quisenberry said. |
| 3/10/2004 |
| National Charter Schools Week Coming in May |
More than 3,000 charter public schools across America - including 199 in Michigan - will celebrate their achievements and ever-expanding impact on the country's education reform efforts during the fifth annual National Charter Schools Week, May 3-7, 2004.
Families of more than 735,000 students and about 50,000 teachers choose charter schools as their preferred place to learn and teach. Michigan charters serve more than 75,000 children and employ more than 4,000 teachers. |
| 11/7/2003 |
| MAPSA Salutes Black River's David Angerer as Charter Administrator of the Year |
A Holland-area charter school administrator who has directed substantial increases in academic performance and dramatic enrollment growth has been named 2003 Administrator of the Year by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
David M. Angerer, head of Black River Public School in Holland, received the 21st Century Miracle Worker Award at a luncheon Friday, November 7 during the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 11/7/2003 |
| Shepherd Teacher Wins Statewide Recognition |
A Shepherd charter school teacher who made it a priority to understand and meet the needs of an autistic student has been named 2003 Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
Kim Nelson, a kindergarten teacher at Morey Charter School in Shepherd, received the 21st Century Miracle Worker Award at a luncheon Friday, November 7 during the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 Michigan charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 11/6/2003 |
| Melhado Receives Charter Schools Leadership Award |
Angelete Melhado, one of Michigans early charter schools supporters and former director of Oakland Universitys office of urban partnerships and public school academies, received a Leadership Award from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
Melhado received her award during the opening dinner Thursday, November 6 at the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 11/6/2003 |
| Stockwell Receives Charter Schools Leadership Award |
Chuck Stockwell, founder and CEO of Smart Schools Inc. and co-founder of Charyl Stockwell Academy in Howell and Grand Traverse Academy in Traverse City, received a Leadership Award from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
Stockwell received his award during the opening dinner Thursday, November 6 at the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 11/5/2003 |
| Black River Public School Earns 'Summit Award' for Innovative Programs |
| Holland-area charter school that uses innovative academic, art and community service programs to foster excellent academic performance has been named a 2003 Summit Award winner by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
Black River Public School received its award during the opening dinner Thursday, November 6 at the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 11/5/2003 |
| Cesar Chavez Academy Earns 'Summit Award' for Bilingual Education and Outreach Programs |
A southwest Detroit charter school that excels in teaching Spanish-speaking and bilingual children while also enriching the community has been named a 2003 Summit Award winner by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
Cesar Chavez Academy received its award during the opening dinner Thursday, November 6 at the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 11/5/2003 |
| Countryside Charter School Earns 'Summit Award' for Agriculture-Based Curriculum |
A Benton Harbor charter school that uses the land as a learning lab has been named a 2003 Summit Award winner by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
Countryside Charter School received its award during the opening dinner Thursday, November 6 at the 6th annual Michigan Charter Schools Conference at the Hyatt Regency-Dearborn. More than 1,000 charter teachers, administrators and supporters attended the conference. |
| 10/31/2003 |
| Michigan Charter Schools & Academic Success - Setting the Record Straight |
| Five representatives of Michigan's charter schools met Thursday, Oct. 30 with Detroit News reporter Brad Heath and his editor, Gary Miles, to discuss a story that ran Sunday regarding six educational providers and the academic performance of their schools. Charter leaders and parents throughout Michigan are outraged by the story, which presents a one-sided picture, serious factual errors and a fraction of the real story. |
| 10/22/2003 |
| Michigan Charter Schools Set State Pace on 2003 MEAP Progress |
An analysis of recently released 2003 MEAP scores shows Michigan's charter public schools again have accelerated learning at an exceptional pace. That is especially evident in the state's largest urban areas; in the seventh and eighth grades, where students have spent more years in the charter environment; and in schools open at least six years.
In Detroit, home to more than 40 charter schools, students attending charters open six years or longer outperformed the traditional district in seven of 10 grades and subjects tested. They came within 1 to 3 percentage points of matching the remaining three scores. |
| 6/4/2003 |
| National Report Cites Michigan Universities as High-Quality Charter School Authorizers |
The Michigan Association of Public School Academies, in responding to a report issued today, is pleased that Michigan has received one of the nation's highest grades for charter school authorizer oversight procedures - particularly among university authorizers.
Only four of 24 states included in the study received better letter grades than Michigan's "B" for authorizer practices. Three others received Bs and had slightly higher raw scores on a 4-point scale. |
| 4/15/2003 |
| State Superintendent Denies Funding To Seven Charter Schools |
| Brimley, MI - Extreme disappointment has been expressed in State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Watkins' decision to deny the assignment of district code numbers to seven charter schools. The seven schools were to be opened this fall and were authorized by Bay Mills Community College's (BMCC) Board of Regents. |
| 4/14/2003 |
| Charters Commend Increased Accountability for ALL Schools |
With the Michigan Department of Education today identifying public schools that are not making adequate yearly progress in student achievement, the states charter school association is supporting the disclosure of information as positive movement toward achievement-centered accountability. |
| 4/10/2003 |
| New Sumpter Township Charter Moves Forward with Student "Lottery" |
Leaders of a new Belleville-area charter school say they still plan to open this fall, although state Superintendent of Schools Tom Watkins is refusing to allow it and six others to receive state funding. Despite the hurdle, officials at Keystone Charter Academy, located on Bemis Road in Sumpter Township, are continuing with today's 3:30 p.m. "lottery" to determine which of 600 students will secure one of 400 available seats. |
| 12/2/2002 |
| Charter Schools Excel on 2002 MEAPs |
| With full results for the 2002 Michigan Educational Assessment Program tests posted, an analysis of charter school performance shows continued student progress and notable school achievement that meets the intent of the federal No Child Left Behind law. |
| 10/25/2002 |
| Henry Ford Academy's Cora Christmas Named Administrator of the Year |
| A Dearborn charter school administrator, whose high school academy has earned numerous awards in its first five years, has won top recognition herself as the "2002 Administrator of the Year" by the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA). |
| 10/23/2002 |
| Bay Mills to Receive Charter Schools 'Spirit of the Future' Award |
Bay Mills Community College, which has taken a bold stance on behalf of children and families statewide by authorizing 14 charter schools, has received the Leonard E. Plachta 'Spirit of the Future' award from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. |
| 10/23/2002 |
| Engler to Receive Charter Schools Leadership Award |
Gov. John Engler, who was the impetus and strength behind the 1993 passage of Michigan's charter school law, has received a Leadership Award from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA). |
| 10/23/2002 |
| Winans to Receive Charter Schools Leadership Award |
Marvin L. Winans, founder of the Marvin L. Winans Academy of Performing Arts in Detroit, has received a Leadership Award from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA). |
| 10/23/2002 |
| Huron Academy Earns 'Summit Award' |
A Sterling Heights charter school that includes Latin in its K-8 curriculum has been named a winner of the "2002 Summit Award" from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA). |
| 10/23/2002 |
| Vista Charter Academy Earns 'Summit Award' |
A Grand Rapids charter school that helps 500 K-8 urban students excel academically each year has been named a winner of the "2002 Summit Award" from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA). |
| 10/23/2002 |
| Windemere Park Academy Earns 'Summit Award' |
A Lansing charter school that emphasizes self-pride, patriotism and a sense of community has been named a winner of the "2002 Summit Award" from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies (MAPSA).
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