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Charter school transparency hearings

Council authorized hearings on charter school funding, authorization, and renewal practices. Councilmember Lozada said roughly 64,000 traditional charter students and 14,000 cyber charter students deserve answers about uneven renewal terms.

1 mentionLast discussed Oct 8, 2026

MediumSchools

Black student enrollment at special admission schools

Council authorized hearings on why Black enrollment is falling at the School District's special admission schools.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 29, 2026