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June 12, 2011 Dear Drew Charter School Parents: I understand that recent media reports about cheating on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) in Atlanta Public Schools (APS) may have caused some concern among parents of Drew Charter School students. I am both saddened and disappointed by the results of the investigation. While the reports are deeply concerning, I want to reassure parents that Drew Charter School is in no way involved in the scandal and Drew students are not impacted. During the initial investigation, the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement gave Drew its highest rating and declared it a school that is “Clear of Concern” – which validates Drew’s commitment to high educational achievement. Drew’s culture of high educational achievement does not compromise the integrity of our administrators, faculty or staff. We uphold our commitment to educational excellence and ensure that the educational outcomes of Drew’s students represent an accurate reflection of their academic progress. I have prepared answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the APS cheating scandal. In addition, I have also provided answers to some questions we’ve also received about the Georgia Charter Schools Commission and APS accreditation. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at don.doran@drewcharterschool.org. Don Doran OTHER NEWS 2010 A wonderful story about An opinion piece by Maureen Downey following the GPEE bus tour, discussing the importance of the elections. Click here to read the article.
2009 A news release about the appointment of a new principal for Drew Charter School following an extensive selection process. 2008 An article about a program that helps Drew Charter School alumni and East Lake teenagers complete high school and plan for post-secondary education and careers. 2007 An article about how East Lake children learn life lessons from the game of golf. A story about a financial literacy class offered to Drew Charter School students and taught by volunteers from Wells Fargo. An article about East Lake Foundation programs designed to increase the high school graduation rate of East Lake teenagers. 2006 An op-ed written by East Lake Foundation Board Chairman Charles B. Knapp about the important role the community plays in Drew Charter School's success. A news release about People TV's video production outreach training at Drew Charter School. An article about People TV's partnership with Drew Charter School. 2005 A news release about Drew Charter School, the city of Atlanta's first charter school, receiving approval by the state Board of Education to renew its school charter for another five years. TV Some videos may take a few minutes to download. 2007 A "Postcards from You! segment from the PBS animated children series, ARTHUR, that features two Drew Charter School students who demonstrate how to play golf. A television news magazine feature story about East Lake's junior golf programs. A news story about the East Lake Foundation's CREW (Creating Responsible, Educated and Working) Teens Program, which provides a seamless transition for East Lake's Drew Charter School students from pre-K through high school graduation and beyond. A story about Drew students learning the game of golf and the game of life. A public affairs program about charter schools hosted by education reporter Donna Lowry that focuses on the success of Drew Charter School. 11 Alive News - Weekend In-Depth 2006 A feature story about the East Lake revitalization as seen through the eyes of one student attending Drew Charter School. |
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