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December 14, 2009

Seven charter school applications approved

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Charter Schools Commission has approved seven new schools to open in the state.

The commission is an independent panel created by state lawmakers to give groups interested in opening a charter school another place they can apply aside from their local school board. The approved schools are in districts in Atlanta, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Coweta County, Henry County, Paulding County and a group of small counties in southwest Georgia.

One school, The Museum School of Avondale Estates, will partner with museums so students can go on learning expeditions.

Charter schools are public schools started by parents, businesses or community members that have more flexibility in how they meet federal education benchmarks.

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