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Board renews Life Learning Academy charter after students, staff testify to program—s impact
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Education voted to renew Life Learning Academy—s charter through June 2014 after emotional testimony from students and staff describing the school—s work with high-risk youth and evidence of academic gains; the decision followed positive committee reviews and staff recommendations.
The San Francisco Board of Education voted unanimously on April 28 to renew the charter for Life Learning Academy through June 30, 2014, endorsing the superintendent—s recommendation after presentations from district staff, the principal and students.
Superintendent Carlos Garcia told the board that district staff had completed a curriculum and budget review and recommended renewal, noting that Life Learning Academy had submitted additional materials requested at the budget hearing and that staff found them satisfactory. Mary Richards, director of small and charter schools, told commissioners the…
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