Michigan Charter School Legislation

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Detroit Area Charter School Teachers Form Union

HuffingtonPost.com | Simone Landon | Posted 12.15.2011

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After a six-month organizing drive, teachers at a suburban Detroit charter school voted to unionize on Wednesday, simultaneously certifying a new unio...

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Michigan Legislature Votes To Lift Charter School Cap

The Huffington Post | Simone Landon | Posted 12.15.2011

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A bill that would lift the state cap on charter schools passed the Michigan House 58-49 Wednesday night. It passed the state Senate in a close vote ea...

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Legislator Plays Ball Against For-Profit Charter Schools

HuffingtonPost.com | Simone Landon | Posted 11.29.2011

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As a bill that would lift the cap on Michigan's charter schools is back up for debate in the state House this week, one lawmaker is trying to ensure t...

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