New Innovator
New Innovator Profile: Carpe Diem’s Rick Ogston
In case you haven’t heard of it, Carpe Diem is changing the way the world sees “school”—and changing the lives of the students who get to attend. We’ve featured Carpe Diem in multiple posts (here and here) as well as our latest publication, Education 2.0: A Catalog of Innovation. Today, we have the privilege of an exclusive interview with its founder, Rick Ogston, in our newest Innovator Profile.
Yuma-area schools making the grade
October 12, 2011 9:03 PM
BY SARAH WOMER - SUN STAFF WRITER
Although a major evaluation system affecting schools across Arizona is in a significant transition, Yuma officials say they are embracing the change.Two sets of AZ Learns labels were released Wednesday afternoon, and area schools received Legacy Labels in addition to A-F letter grades. Local superintendents reported that they were pleased with the results although they hope to improve scores in the coming years.
The New Money Radio KFNN
KFNN Radio - Rick Ogston on the expansion of Carpe Diem Schools, Ogston is directer of Carpe Diem Schools.
Carpe Diem Charter School Opens Student Support Centers in Mesa and Scottsdale
Phoenix Business Journal - Carpe Diem Collegiate High School and Middle School has added two Student Support Centers, one in Scottsdale and one in Mesa, to join the Yuma-based school’s other Student Support Centers in Yuma and San Tan Valley.
Online Charter School Expands
The Arizona Republic - Yuma-based Carpe Diem Collegiate High School and Middle School is expanding its online charter school into Scottsdale and Mesa, and is holding two enrollment events Saturday.
