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Possible Dream Foundation seeks three adult charter campuses in South Texas; TEA staff press on finance, governance and supports
Summary
At a Feb. 20 TEA capacity interview, the Possible Dream Foundation proposed three subchapter G adult charter high school campuses in Brownsville, McAllen and Laredo (300 students each in year one; 1,800 by year five). TEA staff questioned funding, potential conflicts of interest, special‑education supports, transportation and curriculum alignment.
The Texas Education Agency on Feb. 20 interviewed the Possible Dream Foundation’s proposal to open three adult charter high school campuses — in Brownsville, McAllen and Laredo — as a subchapter G charter serving primarily adult learners.
Dr. Daniel King, introduced as the foundation’s board president and a Region 1 executive director, told the panel the proposal would enroll 300 students at each campus in year one and reach a maximum of 1,800 students by year five. “We are proposing to stand up … 3 campuses or 3 locations for the Charter High School, 1 in Brownsville, 1 in McAllen, and 1 in Laredo in partnership with the 3 community colleges that serve those areas,” King said during the 10‑minute overview.
Why it matters: the model targets adults who never finished high school and pairs dual‑enrollment with industry certifications and wraparound services — child care, transportation, counseling and career advising — intended to help students complete diplomas and earn workforce credentials.
TEA staff focused questions on financing and governance. A TEA finance staffer noted that Career…
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