From Carolina Public Press:
Information released today by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction shows proposals have been submitted that, if approved, would open three new public charter schools in Asheville and Buncombe County in August 2014.
According to the listing of applicants, they are:
Appalachian Heritage Academy, to be within the Asheville City Schools district and to be for grades 9-12, with year 10 projected enrollment of 200.
INVEST COLLEGIATE, to be within the Buncombe County Schools district and to be for grades K-12, with year 10 projected enrollment of 1,200.
The Franklin School of Innovation, to be within the Buncombe County Schools district and to be for grades 6-12, with year 10 projected enrollment of 736.
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