Secretary of Education Denies Charters to Cyber Charter School Applicants for 2013-14 School Year
Eight were schools were effected.
Citing significant deficiencies in curriculum, finance and overall operations, state Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis this week denied eight cyber charter school applications for the 2013-14 school year. “The proposals submitted by the applicants lack adequate evidence and sufficient information of how prospective students would be offered quality academic programs,” Tomalis said. “In addition, the financial plans presented call into question each applicant’s ability to maintain a long-term, viable educational program for the benefit of Pennsylvania students.” As required by the Charter School Law, the Department of Education is responsible for oversight of cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania, including the granting and revocation of …
