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GCACS absurdity continues…

December 20, 2010 By jgingloucester

Despite being found by the AG's office to be in violation of state bidding/procurement laws in relation to the design and construction of their building; in violation (in multiple instances) of the Open Meeting Law; subject to a … [Read more...]

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Shakin’ it up…

November 16, 2010 By jgingloucester

According to today's Globe, Governor Patrick has asked for the resignations of his entire cabinet so as to put everyone on notice that complacency won't be the order of the day as he starts his new administration. … [Read more...]

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Patrick ad hits the mark

October 14, 2010 By jgingloucester

Okay... I'm still really pissed off at Patrick and his spineless response to the charter school issue as well as his non-efforts to address the Chapter 70 issue, but his campaign has finally put together an ad that hits to the core as to … [Read more...]

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Patrick ad hits the mark

October 14, 2010 By jgingloucester

double posted...   … [Read more...]

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Charter Politics 101

September 30, 2010 By jgingloucester

It appears that the way to sanction an illegally granted, failed charter school that violated state procurement and open meeting laws, opened a month late and with half the projected enrollment and which the Commissioner of education deemed … [Read more...]

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Gloucester Charter School Update 2.0

September 19, 2010 By jgingloucester

The news on Friday was that Commissioner Chester no longer believes the GCACS is viable and recommends that parents get their children enrolled in district schools … [Read more...]

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GCACS – It gets BETTER! Bidding Laws broken?

September 10, 2010 By jgingloucester

From Today's Gloucester Daily Times IG: Bidding laws broken On Thursday state Inspector General Gregory Sullivan, whose investigation of the state's approval of the Gloucester charter provided a legal basis for much of the lawsuit, told the … [Read more...]

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Gloucester Charter School suit update

August 24, 2010 By jgingloucester

"The plaintiffs present considerable evidence to the effect that the Board and the Commissioner blatantly ignored and violated state law when granting the GCA charter for political reasons." (p. 3) "There is a strong factual showing that … [Read more...]

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Education Commish: Rules? What rules?? We make the rules…

May 7, 2010 By jgingloucester

So the response to a situation where you're caught red handed ignoring the impartial, professional advice of your own advisory committee and reviewers to satisfy a political agenda is to rewrite the policies and regulations to make sure … [Read more...]

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NYT Charter Article – Good Read

May 2, 2010 By jgingloucester

Challenges in Replicating Charter School Success - NYTimes.com http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05... Good read on this issue -- points out that yes there are successful charters - far fewer than the pro-charter lobby would have one believe -- … [Read more...]

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