Baltimore Collegiate Faces Closure

Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, a thriving charter school for boys ages 9-14, is set to close permanently after 11 years — a decision sparking fierce backlash from staff, alumni, and community advocates who say its success, especially in boosting on-time high school graduation rates for Black boys, is being ignored. Despite appeals, the CEO admits reversing the decision is nearly impossible now, but the school’s uncertain future has already hurt enrollment and finances. Alumni credit the school with transforming lives, launching careers in law and government, and fear its loss will deprive young Black men of a vital resource. A rally is planned Thursday at City Hall to demand intervention. Critics are also calling for reform in the charter closure process, demanding more transparency and community input before any school shuts down. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e1db89ffa569cdc