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Board renews Legends Public Charter; founders and parents cite rapid growth and student outcomes
Summary
After more than a dozen public commenters praised Legends Public Charter School’s academic gains and unique financial-education curriculum, the board voted to renew several charter schools including Legends. Speakers highlighted enrollment growth, reading and math gains in early grades, and a large waitlist.
Supporters of Legends Public Charter School filled the public-comment portion of the June 26 Prince George's County Board of Education meeting to urge the board to renew the school's charter. Later in the meeting the board voted to renew multiple charter schools, including Legends Public Charter School.
Founders, staff, parents and program leaders made a series of claims about Legends’ rapid growth and student outcomes. Atasha James, cofounder and CEO, said the school grew from 592 to about 900 scholars in five years and maintains a waiting list of families seeking seats. Principal Tanisha Dixon…
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