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'''Freedom Preparatory Academy''' is a planned K-8 charter school which is part of a Memphis, Tennessee-based network founded by attorney Roblin Webb. The [[Birmingham Board of Education]] voted against approving the school's charter in January [[2022]], but the [[Alabama Public Charter School Commission]] overruled that vote in May. | '''Freedom Preparatory Academy''' is a planned K-8 charter school which is part of a Memphis, Tennessee-based network founded by attorney Roblin Webb. The [[Birmingham Board of Education]] voted against approving the school's charter in January [[2022]], but the [[Alabama Public Charter School Commission]] overruled that vote in May. | ||
The school had expressed interest in acquiring the former [[Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School]] at 630 [[1st Street South]] in [[South Titusville]] as its home. Neighborhood leaders have opposed that plan. | |||
Justin Hampton is the Montgomery-based regional director for Freedom Prep. [[Larry Thompson]] has been tapped as the school leader for the Birmingham academy. Freedom Prep gives emphasis to African traditions and cultural practices. | Justin Hampton is the Montgomery-based regional director for Freedom Prep. [[Larry Thompson]] has been tapped as the school leader for the Birmingham academy. Freedom Prep gives emphasis to African traditions and cultural practices. | ||
The school planned to open in [[Titusville]] for kindergarten through 2nd grade students in [[2023]], and to add a grade each year. | The school planned to open in [[Titusville]] for kindergarten through 2nd grade students in [[2023]], and to add a grade each year. Those plans have been delayed to fall [[2024]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:21, 8 June 2023
Freedom Preparatory Academy is a planned K-8 charter school which is part of a Memphis, Tennessee-based network founded by attorney Roblin Webb. The Birmingham Board of Education voted against approving the school's charter in January 2022, but the Alabama Public Charter School Commission overruled that vote in May.
The school had expressed interest in acquiring the former Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School at 630 1st Street South in South Titusville as its home. Neighborhood leaders have opposed that plan.
Justin Hampton is the Montgomery-based regional director for Freedom Prep. Larry Thompson has been tapped as the school leader for the Birmingham academy. Freedom Prep gives emphasis to African traditions and cultural practices.
The school planned to open in Titusville for kindergarten through 2nd grade students in 2023, and to add a grade each year. Those plans have been delayed to fall 2024.
References
- Griesbach, Rebecca (January 25, 2022) "Birmingham denies charter school application from Memphis organization." AL.com
- Griesbach, Rebecca (May 14, 2022) "New Birmingham charter school approved by state commission." AL.com