About this episode

Jonathan Raymond discusses the challenges and future of Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools following a state audit.

Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, the largest adult education charter in the region, faces potential closure after a state audit raised serious concerns. Executive Director Jonathan Raymond joins host Scott Syphax to discuss reforms and what’s next.

People in this episode

Host: Scott Syphax

Guest: Jonathan Raymond

Topics covered

• adult education
• charter schools
• state audit
• education reform
• potential closure

Keywords

• Highlands Community Charter
• adult education
• Jonathan Raymond
• state audit
• education reform

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools, PBS KVIE

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