Bozeman votes to create state’s first charter school

Charter schools have been controversial in many states, but there was no controversy this week when the Bozeman School Board agreed to seek state approval for making Bozeman High’s Bridger Alternative Program into Montana’s first charter school.

The board voted 6-0 Monday night to apply to the state Office of Public Instruction for approval.

If the state Board of Public Education gives its blessing, Bridger would become a charter school next fall.

By Gail Schontzler Chronicle Staff Writer

Full Story: http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/education/bozeman-votes-to-create-state-s-first-charter-school/article_7ba1f0ae-6d1c-506d-b1cc-2dfb2fe55153.html

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