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November 5, 2021 — The 2021 National Blue Ribbon recipients traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to receive their Award from the U.S. Department of Education. [Pictured: Somerset academy Silver Palms Principal Kerri Ann O’Sullivan and Vice-Principal Maria Mongeotti at the National Blue Ribbon Award ceremony] In Florida, seven schools earned a prestigious National Blue…

Guest column: Charter schools are good for our community

September 14, 2021

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Written by Tunji Williams, principal at Somerset Academy in Jacksonville, this column appeared in the Florida Times-Union in response to Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s false narrative about charter schools and education choice. Mr. Williams is pictured above, surrounded by students and faculty. Guest Columnist – September 14, 2021 In a recent column, U.S. Rep. Kathy…

21% of the Top 100 Public School in Florida are Charter School

April 28, 2021

Charter Schools in the News, Press releases

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April 26, 2001 — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, just released their 2021 Best High Schools list. The report included data on nearly 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia and measured how well schools serve students from various social and economic backgrounds as…

A Principal’s Pandemic Response: Do what’s right for the kids

January 27, 2021

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January 2021 — In March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to pivot quickly to implement remote learning programs, train educators, walk parents through the process, and make sure students didn’t fall behind. Public charter schools were able to make the transition and many, like Somerset Academy Silver Palms, took a giant leap forward in…

Two Florida Charter Schools Earn 2020 National Blue Ribbon Distinction Award

September 25, 2020

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[Pictured: Ms. Alex Prieto, Somerset Academy Miramar South Principal, reads the 2020 Blue Ribbon Schools announcement] On September 24, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized Somerset Academy Middle South Miami and Somerset Academy Miramar South for being named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The two charter schools among the eleven Florida…

Charter Principal, Florida A&M Hall of Famer Honored

September 14, 2019

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Tallahassee, FL — Donyale Ferguson McGhee, a principal at Somerset Preparatory of North Lauderdale, is being honored by her alma mater, Florida A&M. Already in the school’s Hall of Fame for her accomplishments on the school’s basketball team, now a plaque with her image will be placed in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. The recognition…

Geyler Herrera and the Contracts for Excellence: Raising student achievement one connection at a time

September 23, 2018

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September 2018 – At Somerset Academy Central Miramar, Vice Principal Geyler Herrera has taken unconventional steps to make sure at risk youths stay in school and graduate. She won’t stand for average – and pushes her students for excellence – learn how she uses contracts to motivate her students to high academic achievement, and how…

School Gala Celebrates Mentoring Program that’s Helping Students Set Goals, Stay in School

May 4, 2018

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BROWARD COUNTY, FL – In an effort to engage students beyond the classroom and prep them for college and professional life, Principal Donyale McGhee started two mentoring clubs at Somerset Preparatory Academy North Lauderdale a couple of years ago. “The goal was to help young ladies and young men between the ages of 11 and…

Charter Schools open their hearts to displaced students from Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

October 30, 2017

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