Tag: charter school
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MN Attorney General reaches $220,000 settlement in Hmong College Prep funds suit
A St. Paul charter school’s founder and former superintendent has agreed to pay the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office $220,000 as part of a settlement agreement after it alleged she lost more than … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/mn-attorney-general-reaches-220-231200650.html
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Ribbon-cutting for Hmong charter school in Appleton a celebration of ‘collective commitment and mission’
Plans for a Hmong charter school have been three years in the making. The Appleton Post-Crescent visited the school to learn more. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ribbon-cutting-hmong-charter-school-151830285.html
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Ribbon-cutting for Hmong charter school in Appleton a celebration of ‘collective commitment and mission’
HAIS, located within Johnston Elementary, will offer Hmong language and culture-based education for 4K through fifth grade. While prioritizing Hmong language and culture, HAIS will also provide … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699ddef083ea48589a925022aa48fb46&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.postcrescent.com%2fstory%2fnews%2feducation%2f2025%2f08%2f25%2fhmong-american-immersion-school-celebrates-its-opening-in-appleton%2f85616519007%2f&c=8637124793053016591&mkt=en-us
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Man charged with having machete outside St. Paul school gets probation
Marcelo Rubio Loredo, 41, was accused of being outside Hmong College Prep Academy with a machete that he used to threaten staff members. He tried to get into the charter school at 1515 Brewster St., … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/07/03/machete-hmong-college-prep-academy-probation/
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Teacher guilty of sex crime with former student sentenced to house arrest
A former St. Paul charter school teacher was sentenced to 30 days house arrest and three years of probation after pleading guilty to criminal sexual conduct with his former 16-year-old student. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/teacher-guilty-sex-crime-former-student-sentenced-house-arrest
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Hmong charter lawsuit v. hedge fund: $400,000 in settlement still unpaid
The payment of settlement funds agreed in November between Hmong College Prep Academy and the New Jersey hedge fund that lost more than $4 million of the St. Paul charter school’s money continues to … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/05/28/hmong-charter-lawsuit-v-hedge-fund-400000-in-settlement-still-unpaid/
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Milwaukee’s Hmong scholars are on the rise — thanks in part to one local charter school
The HAPA Foundation provides essential resources for scholars, families and staff. Its mission: foster engagement, ambassadorship and bridge the $1,000-per-scholar funding gap. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2025/05/16/milwaukee-hmong-scholars-local-charter-school.html
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Milwaukee’s Hmong scholars are on the rise — thanks in part to one local charter school
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When Kimberly Vang thinks back on growing up Hmong, her … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=696b1d2eb35348e188ce5a8e5caaaab3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f05%2f16%2fmilwaukee-hmong-scholars-local-charter-school.html&c=5858104078274379361&mkt=en-us
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Former teacher accused of sex crime with student asks judge for leniency
A former St. Paul charter school teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a former student is set to be sentenced this week. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/former-teacher-accused-sex-crime-student-asks-judge-leniency
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Nation’s 1st Hmong charter school celebrates 25 years
Labeled the first Hmong-focused public charter school in the nation, Hope Community Academy serves as a resource for all students. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/nations-1st-hmong-charter-school-celebrates-25-years/
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its foundation. In this role, Tevlin will lead … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Former St. Paul charter school teacher intends to plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct
A former St. Paul charter school teacher intends to plead guilty to criminal sexual conduct with his former 16-year-old student, according to a recent court filing. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/hmong-college-prep-teacher-plea-criminal-sexual-conduct
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Hmong educators make strides toward cultural representation in Wisconsin and US schools
Wisconsin Public Radio A new charter school in Appleton is set to open next year. The school will focus on Hmong culture and language … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/12/12/hmong-educators-make-strides-toward-cultural-representation-in-wisconsin-and-us-schools/
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Minnesota AG sues former Hmong Prep superintendent over investment scandal
The Minnesota attorney general is suing the founder and former superintendent of Hmong College Preparatory Academy in St. Paul over an investment scandal that cost the charter school more than $4 … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-ag-sues-former-hmong-prep-superintendent-over-investment-scandal/
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Minnesota attorney general sues ex-charter school leader over ‘reckless’ investment
The suit filed in Ramsey County said Christianna M. Hang’s investment of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money was also “illegal.” … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-ex-charter-school-leader-over-reckless-investment/601191318
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Minnesota attorney general sues ex-charter school leader over ‘reckless’ investment
The suit filed in Ramsey County said Christianna M. Hang’s investment of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money with a hedge fund was also illegal. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-ex-charter-school-leader-over-reckless-investment/601191318
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State sues charter school superintendent over $4M hedge fund loss
Attorney General Keith Ellison says Christianna M. Hang, who started Hmong College Prep Academy, illegally invested school money in a hedge fund. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/courts-news/former-charter-school-superintendent-sued-over-4m-hedge-fund-investment-hmong-college-prep-academy-christianna-hang/89-4d09ba50-6b32-493e-bef6-9d281834b160