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Aspire GSP’s Closing Sparks Charter School Debate | San Jose News
An 18-year-old Oakland charter school, Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy, is closing its doors after losing its final legal appeal — the first time a school used California’s new AB 1505 law to fight closure. Despite serving disadvantaged students better than the district in key metrics like graduation and ELA scores, the school was denied renewal based on declining math and college attendance data. The state board’s decision to take no action leaves no recourse, forcing families to scramble for alternatives. Critics, including former Governor Jerry Brown, warn the School…
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