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Raising the Lamp #6 – Patti Farren

In this episode, we have a conversation with Patti Farren, Principal of American Charter Academy to discuss the history of ACM, and the military bearing and principles they instill in students. We also discuss charter schools in MatSu and Alaska, the best in

Raising the Lamp #5 – Barbara Gerard

In this episode, we sit down with Barbara Gerard, Principal of Academy Charter School to discuss the Academy model of schooling, and the first principles of core knowledge curriculum. We also discuss charter schools in MatSu and Alaska, the best in the nation

Raising the Lamp #4 – Susan McCauley

Join us as we sit down with Susan McCauley, Principal of Birchtree Charter School to discuss charter schools in MatSu, Birchtree Charter School specifically, and the ramifications to the parents and families of Birchtree Charter School as well as the MatSu