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Atlanta charter gets five-year extension

By Jaime Sarrio

Oct 2, 2012

The Atlanta school board Monday voted to renew the charter contract for Wesley International Academy for five years. In 2011, the school was granted a one-year renewal to allow the school to come into compliance with new state rules. APS officials said the school has met requirements. Info: www.atlanta.k12.ga.us

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