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When the Self-Managed Need Management: Gateway to Success Academy Searching for an Education Service Provider
Tuesday , 28, March 2017 Section 16 Leave a commentGateway to Success Academy has almost made it through its first year as a for-profit charter school leaching students and resources from real public schools. So far, they have a student population of 125 122 118 and shiny new sign complements of John and Anita Wilson. What else could Gateway to Success Academy need? How […]
Sarah B of Ypsilanti Insists Castlebond Never Managed Gateway To Success Academy: Who Cares?
Saturday , 7, November 2015 Dr. Ingersoll, Gateway To Success Academy, Section 16, Tea Party Charter School 2 CommentsApparently, the commenter from Ypsilanti does. Almost a month after leaving a comment on this story, she returned to leave another comment. Despite the Michigan Department of Education listing Castlebond Enterprises as the for-profit manager of Gateway To Success, it was never ever true. West Shore Education Service District has no clue what they’re doing […]
The Things You Find on the Side of the Road and Castlebond No More
Monday , 12, October 2015 Gateway To Success Academy, Section 16 2 CommentsAutumn is a season of changes. The days grow cooler, the leaves change color, and everyone prepares for the coming winter. On rare days when the air is clear and the weather is still pleasant, a drive along country roads to enjoy the color, stop at a farmer’s market to buy pumpkins, apples and fresh […]
A Brief Overview of Castlebond Enterprises LLC’s New Charter Schools
Sunday , 6, September 2015 Section 16 9 CommentsRecently, there was good news for public education. The Washington State Surpreme Court ruled on September 5, 2015 that for-profit charter schools taking public tax money away from real public schools is unconstitutional. Educators and parents across the country celebrated with Washington State this important victory in fighting back against corporate reformers trying to dismantle […]
Meet Castlebond Enterprises LLC: The Downstate For-Profit Charter School Management Coming To Scottville
Monday , 31, August 2015 Section 16 4 CommentsThis article was modified because it allegedly violated the host company’s terms of service. All for-profit charter schools in Michigan have a specific hierarchal structure to them. There is the authorizer, which oversees the not elected by the public school board. The board is responsible for keeping track of the management company’s management of the […]