A controversial charter school has cleared its final hurdle in the approval process. Today the State Board of Education approved Lake Oconee Academy in Greene County. The vote was nine to one. Opponents say it intentionally excludes minority and low-income students. Supporters say it will attract middle class families and boost the area's economy.
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Thursday, July 12, 2007
State green-lights charter school
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Labels: charter school, Greene County, Lake Oconee Academy