Tag: Charter Schools

Board of Public Education dissolves two of Montana’s first public charter schools

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by: MinotVoice  |  

As North Dakota considers charter schools for the first time, Montana’s experience offers insight. Two public charters in Bozeman and Jefferson County are shutting down after failing to meet enrollment requirements set by the state. Both schools, approved in 2024, struggled to attract enough students to remain financially viable. While Montana has seen 24 charters

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Legislators hear testimony on allowing charter schools in North Dakota

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by: MinotVoice  |  

A push for charter schools in North Dakota is nearing a critical vote, as lawmakers debate whether to allow them for the first time. Supporters argue that charter schools offer innovative learning models and give parents more options, while opponents worry about teacher shortages and the mixed success of the model in other states. With

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Public charter schools get strong support from North Dakota Senate

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by: MinotVoice  |  

North Dakota’s Senate has taken a significant step toward establishing public charter schools, passing Senate Bill 2241 with a decisive 40-7 vote. Sponsored by Sen. Michelle Axtman, the bill aims to create more educational options for families, despite concerns from traditional school advocates about potential resource drainage. Axtman emphasizes that charter schools are designed to

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Debate over public charter schools begins in North Dakota Legislature

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Lawmakers in North Dakota recently tackled the topic of public charter schools; there are currently no such schools in North Dakota. During a House Education Committee hearing, Rep. Eric Murphy articulated his belief that charter schools could enhance educational options for families and foster competition, particularly for students in lower-income brackets. While proponents argue these

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