Miami Herald Gets Failing Grade on School Coverage

Two weeks ago New Times reported on the controversy surrounding Rise Academy, a Florida City charter school shut down after only two years in existence despite a dramatic "F" to "A" turnaround.Today the Herald followed suit, turning their copy just in time for this morning's appeal hearing.What gives, Herald? Shaking...
By Michael E. MillerAugust 24, 2010
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Two weeks ago New Times reported on the controversy surrounding Rise Academy, a Florida City charter school shut down after only two years in existence despite a dramatic “F” to “A” turnaround.

Today the Herald followed suit, turning their copy just in time for this morning’s appeal hearing.

What gives, Herald? Shaking off your summer slump?

Today’s Appeal Commission hearing will be held at 11 a.m. at Miami Dade College North Campus, Room A-102, Science Building, 11380 Northwest 27th Avenue.

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Michael E. Miller was a staff writer at Miami New Times for five years. His work for New Times won many national awards, including back-to-back-to-back Sigma Delta Chi medallions. He now covers local enterprise for the Washington Post.

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