CA Rated "Excellent"

Citizens' Academy students earned a state rating of "Excellent" and reversed the achievement gap in 2009. Click here for the Plain Dealer articles praising these results. 

Shining Charters

Citizens' Academy Featured on NPR

Citizens' Academy's Founder and Executive Director Perry White on NPR with two other high-performing charter school leaders. Read and listen to the story here.

Statewide Leadership

Congratulations to Citizens' Academy Founder and Executive Director Perry White for being named Ohio Charter School Leader of the Year and Math Specialist Alicia Sadonick for being named Ohio Charter School Teacher of the Year. 

Building Excellence

Building ExcellenceLearn about Citizens' Academy's remarkable journey to earning an Excellent rating in this Channel 5 story.  Click here for the video (the clip plays after a commercial).
In the News
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  • Citizens' Academy on WKYC Channel 3: Citizens' Academy and University School team up to encourage reading and learning through their "Boys to Boys Reading" program, featured on WKYC. Watch the story here.
  • Citizens' Academy on NPR: While many of our region's schools continue to struggle, WCPN's 90.3 suggests there is a bright spot: Citizens' Academy. Read and listen to the NPR story here.
  • Citizens' Academy on FOX 8 News: CA was recently praised on FOX 8 News for its unique and effective home visit program and its "no-excuses culture." Watch the full story here.
  • Citizens' Academy recognized as exemplary: Citizen's Academy was recently recognized by the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation as one of thirteen exemplary Cleveland schools. Read the report here.

Citizens' Academy News Archives

Citizen's Academy recognized by The Cleveland Foundation as one of thirteen exemplary Cleveland schools.
The Cleveland Foundation, 04/25/2008

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Citizen's Academy featured as the model for safe, productive schools in Cleveland.
THE PLAIN DEALER, 02/10/2008

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Citizens' Academy's home visit program was featured on WKYC as just one of the thoughtful, high-impact initiatives Citizens' is using to reshape education in Cleveland.
THE PLAIN DEALER, 01/28/2008

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Citizens' Academy recognized for giving families a great reason to stay in Cleveland.
THE PLAIN DEALER, 01/28/2008

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USA Today and The Plain Dealer feature Citizens' Academy for visiting all of its students' homes as a way to connect with families and create a productive, engaging school culture.
USA TODAY / THE PLAIN DEALER, 11/25/2007

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Citizens' Academy was named a "School of Promise" by the Ohio Department of Education. Read the Plain Dealer article here.
THE PLAIN DEALER, 10/09/2007

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Citizens' Academy cited as an "academic powerhouse" in a Plain Dealer front-page article.
THE PLAIN DEALER, 08/17/2007

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Executive Director Perry White appeared on 90.3 WCPN's The Sound of Ideas discussing what makes a great school great.
90.3 WCPN, 08/17/2007

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Citizens' Academy Featured on Channel 3
WKYC CHANNEL 3 NEWS 04.03.07

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Interview with Citizens' Academy founder and executive director, Perry White
CLEVELAND.COM

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Charter school competes for expansion grant: Citizens' Academy recognized for excellence.
THE PLAIN DEALER, 01.12.07

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Charter Schools Make the Grade
THE PLAIN DEALER, 02.01.05

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A Cleveland Charter Gets it Right - 3 Part Series
THE PLAIN DEALER, 03.20.06

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