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Committee recommends non‑renewal for Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy; school faces closure if full board concurs
Summary
After reviewing academic performance and other measures, the committee voted 4–0 to not approve renewal of the non‑instrumentality charter for Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA); administration said a committee non‑renewal would lead to contract termination in June 2025 if upheld by the full board.
The Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation voted to recommend non‑renewal of the non‑instrumentality charter contract for Milwaukee Environmental Sciences Academy (MESA), following a charter review and discussions about the school’s academic outcomes.
Bridget Schock Anderson summarized the charter review team’s October site visit and report, which commended MESA’s climate and programs (notably an environmental/gardening program and student engagement with expeditionary learning). However, the review team concluded academic performance lagged contract expectations and recommended a short renewal; after committee…
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