In
order to further PACT’s campaign to create excellent,
new schools of choice within failing public schools districts,
PACT launched the ACE Public School Network in
June 2004.
The ACE Public School Network(www.acepublic.org) is a new, non-profit
organization that incubates, supports, and provides start-up
resources for excellent new public schools of choice. Together,
PACT and the ACE Public School Network seek to transform public education
in the Valley, so that all children, particularly low-income
children and children of color, have access to a first-class
public school. The three excellent new schools of choice that
opened in Alum Rock Union Elementary School District September
2004 are:
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Renaissance Academy, an exceptional middle
school focused on arts, science, and social justice. Serving
110 6th grade student during the 2004-2005 school year;
230 students projected by 2006) |
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L.U.C.H.A. (Learning in an Urban Community with High
Achievement), a K-5 school emphasizing high achievement
and community partnerships. Serving 120 students (40 kinder,
40 1st, 40 3rd) during the 2004-2005 school year; 240
students projected by 2006. |
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Adelante Dual Language Academy, a dual immersion Spanish/English
K-8 school for English and Spanish learners. The school
aims to have students be high academic achievers, while
mastering a second language. Serving 60 (40 kinder &
20 1st) students during the 2004-2005 school year; 380
students projected by 2012. |
For more information, visit their website or call ACE Public at 408.295.6008.
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