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'''Magic City Acceptance Academy''' is a planned charter high school sponsored by [[Birmingham AIDS Outreach]] as part of its mission to provide free services for LGBTQ youth. The school would provide a standard high school curriculum while fostering an environment free of bullying, which is a major factor in limiting educational opportunities for LGBTQ students. Straight "allies" would also be welcomed at the school. | '''Magic City Acceptance Academy''' ('''MCAA''') is a planned charter high school sponsored by [[Birmingham AIDS Outreach]] as part of its mission to provide free services for LGBTQ youth. The school would provide a standard high school curriculum while fostering an environment free of bullying, which is a major factor in limiting educational opportunities for LGBTQ students. Straight "allies" would also be welcomed at the school. | ||
[[Michael Wilson]] was hired as principal for the planned school, which anticipated opening in August [[2021]] with about 250 students. | |||
The [[Birmingham Board of Education]], which generally opposes charter schools, denied the group's application in January [[2020]]. The [[Alabama Public Charter School Commission]], which has frequently overruled local boards, voted 6-2 to deny a charter for the Academy. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Dunigan, Jonece Starr (April 25, 2019) "Group wants to open LGBTQ-focused charter school in Birmingham {{BN}} | * Dunigan, Jonece Starr (April 25, 2019) "Group wants to open LGBTQ-focused charter school in Birmingham." {{BN}} | ||
* Dunigan, Jonece Starr (May 12, 2020) "Alabama’s 1st LGBTQ charter school denied state-level appeal." {{BN}} | |||
[[Category:Charter schools]] | [[Category:Charter schools]] | ||
[[Category:Gay culture]] | |||
Revision as of 09:36, 14 May 2020
Magic City Acceptance Academy (MCAA) is a planned charter high school sponsored by Birmingham AIDS Outreach as part of its mission to provide free services for LGBTQ youth. The school would provide a standard high school curriculum while fostering an environment free of bullying, which is a major factor in limiting educational opportunities for LGBTQ students. Straight "allies" would also be welcomed at the school.
Michael Wilson was hired as principal for the planned school, which anticipated opening in August 2021 with about 250 students.
The Birmingham Board of Education, which generally opposes charter schools, denied the group's application in January 2020. The Alabama Public Charter School Commission, which has frequently overruled local boards, voted 6-2 to deny a charter for the Academy.
References
- Dunigan, Jonece Starr (April 25, 2019) "Group wants to open LGBTQ-focused charter school in Birmingham." The Birmingham News
- Dunigan, Jonece Starr (May 12, 2020) "Alabama’s 1st LGBTQ charter school denied state-level appeal." The Birmingham News