“Next year, the Imagine Andrews Public Charter School will open its doors on Joint Base Andrews to provide educational opportunities for military and community students. ‘This is going to be a great school that will offer excellent educational opportunities for the students attending, enhancing the tie between the community and the base,’ said Col. Ken Rizer, 11th Wing⁄Joint Base Andrews …
Gov.-elect Rick Scott hints at school vouchers for all at St. Petersburg rally
“ST. PETERSBURG — Florida Gov.-elect Rick Scott on Thursday blew the door wide open to the idea of a voucherlike program for all students, saying he’s working with lawmakers to allow state education dollars to follow a student to the school his or her parents choose. He did not use the term vouchers. Others called it an ‘education savings account.’ …
Imagine School’s progress belies criticism
“Imagine School at Land O’Lakes is a comprehensive learning center wherein the parents, teachers and administration are committed to providing a dynamic learning environment. As a community we are proud of the advances we are making on behalf of our students and take exception to the misinformed comments and opinions that have appeared in this newspaper’s pages and on its …
Hollywood Homecoming for Surprise Senior Center
“SURPRISE–Key Club members at Imagine Prep organized a ‘Hollywood Homecoming’ for the Surprise Senior Center on November 19, providing opportunities to bridge the gap between the generations through music and dance. Preston Rockwell, a junior at Imagine Prep, helped to organize the event. A committee met regularly to ensure the event’s success. Rockwell commented, “We put a lot of time …
Improvement Demonstrated
“OCCS [Ohio Council of Community Schools] congratulates these schools that demonstrated Rapid Improvement. These schools improved at least 2 report card designations and met the Value Added measure in both reading and math. * [Imagine] Academy of Columbus * [Imagine] Clay Avenue Community School * Columbus Arts and Technology Academy * Foundation Academy * Northland Prep and Fitness” Article …
Governor-Elect Rick Scott Taps Nationally Recognized Education Leaders to Help Improve Florida’s Education System
“Calling the members of his latest transition team ‘Champions for Achievement,’ Governor-elect Rick Scott announced an experienced and distinguished team of education experts, including nationally recognized education reformer, Michelle Rhee, to help him find innovative ways to create a new education system for a new economy. The transition team will assist Scott in identifying innovative ideas from the private sector, …
Kansas City charter school gets some national attention
Imagine Renaissance Kensington Campus won the Imagine School of the Year Award based on its improvement and performance across all the Imagine Measures of Excellence. This news story features one school event to engage parents in the school community.
Rep. Morgan speaks at Imagine Mableton
The Bright Side in South Cobb County, GA featured this highlight of a legislative learning day at Imagine Mableton. Printed on Page 4 in the November 2010 edition.