Imagine Schools in the news

“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, …

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.

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.

“West Palm Beach – Seventeen year-old Brandon Siegler is putting away the musical instruments he has collected so far for Imagine Schools-Chancellor Campus in boynton beach. Brandon is working on his eagle scout project. It’s a personal venture for him. Brandon said, ‘I figured that I liked music when I was 15 and in my elementary school they did not …

“As the Principal of Imagine Rosefield Charter School in Surprise, I am excited to announce a unique effort between the city of Surprise and Imagine Rosefield to promote pedestrian safety for our students. We are working together to improve the safety of the roads and walking paths that our students travel daily to get to and from school through the …

“SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a charter school application for Imagine High School at North Port Tuesday before an appreciative crowd of about 100 students, teachers, and parents. Justin Matthews, principal of the Imagine elementary and middle schools, was thrilled with the decision, and expects to meet or exceed the School Board’s expectations. ‘I really …

“Legislators hear about student progress and the charter’s issues with state testing requirements in House Bill 1. Imagine Schools celebrated the educational growth of students at a recent Very Important Children event, held at the Great Western Academy campus on North Wilson Road. More than 200 parents, students, and community leaders attend the VIC celebration that awarded children who have …

“‘Christmas on Broadway’ just keeps getting bigger every year – literally. When Mudrack Tree Services delivered a 35-foot blue spruce to the plaza at Broadway and Beaver Avenue early today, it marked the sixth time the law firm of Shine and Hardin has organized the annual celebration as a gift to nearby residents – a gift the attorneys say has …