APPLETON, Wis–The Appleton Area School District could soon have an African-centered charter elementary school. African Heritage Incorporated has secured a $1.7-million federal grant to develop and open what would be called the Omolade Academy.
A-H-I board member says they are motivated by the growing achievement gap between white and Black kids in Appleton schools…………
A-H-I founder Bola Delano says the charter school will focus on the positives kids bring to the classroom…………
The Appleton School Board will vote next month on contracting with African Heritage Inc for the charter school. A proposed location has not been determined.
