'School comes first' for student attempting a fresh start

By Thor Jourgensen / The Daily Item

Monday, September 24, 2007

REVERE - Ronsanto Campbell failed three classes last year, including physics where his teacher told him, "I can't help you unless you help yourself."

“New charter school plans September opening”

by Jill Gadsby in the Lynn Daily Item

February 27, 2006
LYNN -- A regional charter school that received approval last February is getting poised to open in September. The Phoenix Charter Academy, which will serve students from Lynn, Revere and Chelsea, has begun accepting applications from interested students.

“State approves charter school despite opposition from Lynn”

by Kathy McCabe, The Boston Globe

February 17, 2005
The state Board of Education approved a new charter school for Lynn, Revere, and Chelsea Tuesday, challenging the new Phoenix Charter Academy to become a model for the state.

“Lynn charter school gets green light”
by Jill Ricker in the Lynn Daily Item
February 11, 2005