Gulen Charter Schools update, closed, proposed openings...

• 2012-2013: 140 schools in 26 states (59,953 students)
• 2011-2012: 136 schools in 26 states (51,950 students)
• 2010-2011: 126 schools in 25 states (44,727 students)

 

Closed or control transferred to another entity at the end of 2012-2013 (five schools):

 

• California (1): Pacific Technology School – Orangevale (closed)
• Florida (2): Sweetwater Branch Academy and Sweetwater Branch Academy Elementary (closed because of poor school grades and financial trouble)
• Maryland (1): Baltimore IT Academy (indicators that control has been transferred: staff now using @bcps.k12.md.us email instead of @bitacademy.org; website used to be www.bitacademy.org but is now http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/Domain/5027
• Minnesota (1): Minnesota School of Science (closed)

 

 

School replaced (one school)

 

• Arizona (1): Sonoran Science Academy – Peoria (17667 N 91st Ave., Peoria) has replaced Sonoran Science Academy – Phoenix Metro (2645 E. Osborn Rd., Phoenix) on the Sonoran Schools website. Webpage for SSA-Phoenix Metro redirects to SSA-Peoria, a new location 30 mi. away.

 

 

New schools (12 schools)

 

Florida (2)

• Discovery Academy of Science (1380 Pinehurst Rd., Dunedin)
• River City Science Academy – Innovation (3251 Newell Blvd., Jacksonville)

Illinois (2)

• Horizon Science Academy Belmont (5035 W. North Ave., Chicago)
• Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park (2245 W. Pershing Rd., Chicago)

Indiana (1)

• Indiana Math & Science Academy – South (2710 Bethel Ave., Indianapolis)

Massachusetts (1)

• Pioneer Charter School of Science II (planned for Saugus; using temporary location in Everett)

Missouri (1)

• Gateway Science Academy – South (6651 Gravois Ave., St. Louis)

New Jersey (1)

• Paterson Arts and Sciences Charter School (151 East 33rd St., Paterson)

New York (1)

• Utica Academy of Science Charter School (1214 Lincoln Ave., Utica)

South Carolina (1)

• Greenville Renewable Energy Education ("GREEN") Charter School (1440 Pelham Rd., Greenville)

Texas (2)

• Harmony School of Exploration (9305 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Houston)
• Harmony School of Innovation – Euless (701 S. Industrial Blvd, Suite 105, Euless)

 

Known Gulen charter schools in the works as of 9/14/2013 (eight)

 

Connecticut (1)

• Connecticut Academy of Math and Science: most recent known activity was in January 2013 when a Letter of Intent was submitted to the Connecticut Board of Education

Florida (1)

• Capital City Charter Science Academy: most recent known activity was in August 2013 when an application was submitted to Leon County Schools

Maine (1)

• Lewiston-Auburn Academy Charter School: most recent known activity was in September 2013 when a Letter of Intent was submitted to the Maine Charter School Commission

New York (1)

• Westchester Academy of Science Charter School: most recent known activity was in February 2013 when the Letter of Intent was accepted and the operator was invited to submit its full application

Pennsylvania (4)

• Allentown Engineering Academy Charter School: most recent known activity was in February 2013 when the application was rejected by the Allentown School Board
• Erie Biosciences Academy Charter School: most recent known activity was in February 2013 when the application was rejected by the Millcreek School Board. There were indications that the founders might appeal.
• Young Scholars of McKeesport Charter School: most recent known activity was in March 2013 when the application was rejected by the McKeesport Area School Board. The founders stated that they would appeal.
• Academy of Business & Entrepreneurship Charter School: most recent known activity was in September 2013 when a Letter of Intent was submitted to the School District of Lancaster (SDL). The SDL school board had rejected the charter in March 2013.

 

For additional details about these schools and other past attempts, see Proposed Gulen charter schools, a page by CASILIPS.

http://perimeterprimate.blogspot.com/2013/09/update-on-gulen-charter-schools.html

 

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Magnolia Science Academy - A Gulen Charter School: Gulen Charter School in Orangevale, CA Pacific Tec...: Official Word Gulen owned and operated Pacific Technology School in Orangevale, CA has closed as of June 30, 2013. Meanwhile the Gulen ...

Gulen operated School in Minnesota ordered CLOSED by Judge Minnesota School of Science

We previously wrote about this new Gulen Operated School in Minnesota when it was announced they would open in 2010.  With barely 2 school years under the belt, the Gulenists in their usual scandalous habits asked the parents of 42 Special Needs students to take their children elsewhere.  Read the announcement and articles here: http://gulencharterschoolsusa.blogspot.com/2011/01/minnesota-school-of-science-gulen.html

 

CHARTER SCHOOL WATCHDOG GIVES A HUMOROUS TAKE ON THE CLOSING OF THIS GULEN OPERATED SCHOOL HERE AT: http://www.charterschoolwatchdog.com/eviction-101.html

 

Judge Rules to Close Mpls. Charter School

After months of debate a judge ruled a Minneapolis charter school will not stay open.

The Minneapolis school district evicted the Minnesota School of Science in June because it was behind in rent.

Parents have been rallying for months to keep the school open.

The Minnesota School of Science released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying, "Like the families and students we serve, we are absolutely devastated."

News here at: Channel 5 Eyewitness News in Minnesota

http://kstp.com/article/stories/S3114516.shtml?cat=1

7 days before verdict, futile attempt by principal of Minnesota School of Science to give parents false hope

July 24, 2013

Dear Parents,

With school scheduled to resume in only a month, we continue to prepare for what we believe will be another outstanding school year. We recognize that this summer has been a challenging one in light of the current legal dispute that you may have read about regarding our school building. We have every intention of welcoming your students back to Cityview on August 22, and we thank you for your continued support.

In an effort to keep you informed, we wanted to take the opportunity to share with you the latest developments. On Tuesday July 30, our case will go before the Hennepin County District Court. The court is hearing our request that it stop Minneapolis Public Schools from interfering with our ability to open our doors to your children on August 26. It is impossible to know the outcome of the hearing, but with more than 300 Minneapolis students’ future at risk, we are hopeful that the court will grant our request.

As you know, we have worked hard to create a community through our school, and our commitment to you will not change. We stand with you, and we invite you to join us at 6 p.m. Monday July 29 at the school to rally for what we know to be an excellent school in a remarkable community. The event will be brief, but we believe it is important to come together as a community to support our students’ right to excellent education they deserve.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. You can reach me at icel@mssonline.org or 612-8863225. We will continue to keep you informed as this issue progresses, and rest assured we are doing everything we can to fight together for our school and the North Minneapolis community. You can expect additional communication from us following the July 30 hearing, and we will also be posting information on our website www.mssonline.org. Our school’s strength and success come from the commitment and support of our parents, and our community. Thank you for everything you do for us and your student.

Sincerely,

Mr. Icel

3350 North 4^th Street Minneapolis, MN 55412

Letter to parents from Minnesota School of Science before VERDICT handed down by judge to CLOSE SCHOOL.   http://www.mssonline.org/press-conference/

NOT EVEN A LAWSUIT FILED BY THE SCHOOL WOULD SAVE THEM

 

 

  

MINNEAPOLIS - Backers of the soon-to-be closed Minnesota School of Science (MSS) are not ready to give up their fight to save the program yet.

A lawsuit was filed by the school this week to stop the Minneapolis Public Schools efforts to effectively close what administrators call "a cornerstone that provides high-quality education to one of the city's most underserved communities."

The school is requesting that a state court issue a temporary restraining order against MPS and its ongoing efforts to discredit the school, remove MSS property, illegally recruit students, interfere with MSS teacher contracts and put an end to the school's tremendous success.

"We will not be moved," said Dr. Rosilyn Carroll, a founding member of the MSS board. "Our students and our teachers have a legal right to be here, and we refuse to let anyone interfere with the tremendous achievement that has been taking place in our classrooms."

Since the district made the decision to phase out the school, angry parents and staff members have demonstrated and voiced their support for MSS.

Officials at MSS say in just two years the school has seen remarkable academic and personal growth among its students, who now consistently outperform the district average.

"In only two years, the Minnesota School of Science has made tremendous progress, giving north Minneapolis families access to the quality education they deserve," Carroll said. "We intend to open our doors for the first day of school August 26, and we look forward to seeing our students and teachers back here."

(Copyright 2013 by KARE. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. )

http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1030641/396/Lawsuit-filed-to-save-Minnesota-School-of-Science

Not even protests to the school board made a difference

Parents Protest Closure of N. Mpls Charter School

Parents, students and community members are pleading with the Minneapolis Public School Board to keep a North Minneapolis charter school open.

Parents will begin protesting at 11 a.m. Monday at the school, and an open house will be held at Cityview Community School at 9 a.m. for a new program to replace it.

About 100 people showed up at the school board meeting last Tuesday asking the board to let the Minnesota School of Science stay in its current home in the Cityview Community School building on 4th St. N. The charter school has been operating for two years, but school officials say students have already made great strides in raising test scores and achieving academic success. Parents say their kids are excited to go to school, eager to do their homework and participate in extra curricular activities ranging from math team to robotics competitions.

Late last month, the school board revoked the lease for MSS, meaning the school would have to move out of its current home by the end of July. The school maintains it has had some financial issues during its first few months but has worked to correct them. School officials say all they want is a fair shot to stay in the current building, serve the needs of the North Minneapolis community and give students a chance at achieving success in school and in life.

The district says it is working with students, parents and teachers to provide the best educational opportunities possible for the MSS community.

Full statement from the Minneapolis Public School District:

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) appreciates that parents from the Minnesota School of Science (MSS) took the time [Tuesday] to speak to Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, superintendent of schools, and the Board of Education. We understand that school changes are very challenging for students, parents and staff members, which is why we are doing all that we can to have a high quality educational program in place for MSS students.

Our job tonight was to listen to parents and staff members. Our job as a school system is to ensure that students have the best opportunity possible for the coming school year. We are working to accomplish both.

We understand that many parents are likely receiving conflicting information about the lease and program at MSS. The decision not to move forward with a change of authorizer for MSS is due to the school being in Intervention. It simply would not be responsible for the MPS central office to support a change of authorizer at this time when there are unresolved issues in financial mismanagement, testing irregularities for the past two years and practices of counseling students with high behavioral needs out of the school. This in combination of MSS being unable to make lease payments to MPS last school year resulted in MSS no longer being able to operate in the Cityview building or any other MPS facility.

Parents work hard to find the right school for their children’s educational needs. That is why so many kinds of schools exist: public district, charter, neighborhood, magnet, private, home school.

We are confident that MPS staff will have a quality program in place at Cityview in the fall of 2013. An open house is scheduled for Monday, June 17th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. If families have questions, Tyler Salkey, the family liaison for the new Cityview program, is available to assist them. Those who desire to have their student continue attending the MSS program, will also be assisted in the transition to the school’s new site, which is yet to be determined.

Here is what we promise: we will work with parents, teachers and staff at MSS to provide the best possible option for the students in the Cityview building. Again, we thank you those who came to the meeting tonight for sharing their perspectives—there is no greater stakeholder in your student’s education than you and them.

http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3069521.shtml

 

 

 

Stop 135 Gulen Schools in the USA, SIGN PETITION to President Obama

Tell the US Government that as an American taxpayer you will no longer support the Gulen Movement.  They must be stopped and have no right teaching in American schools or involved with shaping American policies.  Send this petition to 5 of your friends and have them check http://www.charterschoolscandals.blogspot.com for the list of charter schools in their area, stage a peaceful protest out front with local teachers and other proud Americans.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/investigate-135-gulen-inspired-charter-schools-are-be-funded-taxpayer-funds/6rPf3Pwv

BA Labor and Community Activists Demand Closure Of Gulen Oakland Bay Are...

Protest in front of Gulen operated charter school in Oakland, CA  "Bay Area Technology School"
Turkish Americans
joined with other Americans to stop the Gulen Movement in the USA.

Notice the guy on the meridian behind this protesting taking video of those that oppose Gulen school?  See the woman next to him in her hibjab (scarf)  Gulencists?   They do like to try and intimidate people, doesn't work.

 

Gulenists frequently try to intimidate those that oppose them, this asshole showed up with a fake Press Pass to video tape and take photos of each person that opposes them.  In a targeting and threatening undertone, it will not work no one is happy with the Gulen Movement except members of the Gulen Movement. 

 

 

 

Fetullah Gulen Protestosu 1.eylem part-2 13.07.2013 Saylorsburg PA Usa (...

Turkish Americans protest at Gulen's compound in Saylorsburg, PA.
They stood their ground with concerned American Teachers, parents and citizens
They want to warn Ameirca of the dangers of harboring a criminal that must stand
charges in Turkey for disrupting a secular government. The reason for Gulen fleeing
to the USA and seeking asylum and living as a recluse in seclusion.
Gulen's Empire is estimated at $25 Billion



After the protest in front of Gulen's compound the brave Turkish Americans march into Saylorsburg, PA to warn their fellow Americans about the dangers of their reclusive and exiled neighbor.

Followed with filing criminal charges against Fethullah Mohammed Gulen, and asking that he return to Turkey to face his charges of attempting to overthrow a secular government.  It was after Gulen's famous "Getting into the arteries " speech that the Islamic Cult leader fled to the safety of the US Government into the arms of his buddy Graham Fuller CIA.  Fuller is the ex father in law of Boston Bomber's famous Uncle Ruslan and was one of the people who signed to overturn Gulen's denied green card.  Incidently the older Boston Bomber Tamerlan attended Gulen Turkish School in Tagistan.

Turkish Americans enjoy the freedom of this downtown park, free of brutality and abuse from local police.

Enjoying the local park in Saylorsburg, PA Turkish Americans respect the freedom and lack of Islamic constraints thrust upon their familes and friends back in Turkiye.  They want Americans to know the dangers of Gulen and his movement.

American Teachers, parents and concerned patriots marched side by side with Turkish Americans

Turkish Americans warning America about the dangers of Gulen Movement and his followers getting into the "arteries" of American Education and policy concerning hard working peace loving people. 

Every tax dollar that goes into these 135 charter schools owned and operated by the Gulenists is another dollar wired to Turkey to fund terrorism against peaceful protestors in Gezi Park.  Gulen and his followers must be stopped.  check out the sister site http://www.gulenpoliticians.blogspot.com and learn of the Gulen's infiltration and bribing of American lawmakers.

hundreds of cars and motorcycles drive by the compound of exiled Imam Fethullah Mohammed Gulen, protesting his presence in America and the predictable nature of the Gulen Movement to agressively control education and politics as they have in Turkey and 100 more countries where they have a presence.  http://www.gulenschoolsworldwide.blogspot.com
 

two Gulen goons, trying to look imposing and threatening with their suits on and electronic devices.

The state troopers were there to protect the public roads not to protect the exiled Islamic Cult leader.  They all were very polite and asked a few questions about the mysterous man, we believe they came away more educated about Gulen and the compound.

See the camera the Gulenist set up in this structure, it is over to the left on a tripod.  Probably wasn't plugged in.

State Troopers get an education on who Fethullah Gulen is and about the dangers of the man living in their country.  Some just shooked their heads in disbelief that the USA would allow such a controversial Cult Leader to take control of the largest network of charter schools in the USA.  Some already knew a little about him but one would venture to guess they will be doing more research on exiled Imam Fethullah Mohammed Gulen, the world's most dangerous Islamist.

State Trooper thanks protestors for being civil and respectful  

LOCAL ARTICLES AND NEWS REELS ABOUT THE PROTEST

http://wnep.com/2013/07/13/muslim-retreat-draws-turkish-protesters-to-poconos/

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/07/10/protesters-expected-to-gather-at-pa-home-of-turkish-cleric/

http://www.wfmz.com/news/protesters-rally-against-turkish-cleric-fethullah-gulen-in-monroe-county/-/121458/20979394/-/q4uswfz/-/index.html

 

 

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