A new charter school has gotten permission to open next year in Wake County after reassuring the concerns of state education leaders.
The N.C. Charter Schools Review Board on Tuesday approved the application for Focus Academy Charter School, which plans to open in 2026 in Southeast Raleigh before eventually moving to Garner. Review board members had almost rejected Focus in September but gave it a second interview to address their concerns about the school.
“Your confidence in what you’ve stated this time has made all rhe difference,” said Lindalyn Kakadelis, a Review Board member…