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DC parents protest closing of Northeast charter school

Since the start of the year more than 1,800 reports of incidents such as bullying, physical altercations and sex assaults have been reported at the school.

WASHINGTON -- Parents and students are protesting the closure of yet another charter school in the District. 

The DC Public Charter School Board plans to announce Tuesday that Monument Academy in Northeast is closing its doors for good. 

The school has gained notoriety for how they approach teaching students with extensive learning and emotional needs. However, the Washington Post has reported serious safety concerns at Monument. 

Since the start of the year more than 1,800 reports of incidents such as bullying, physical altercations and sex assaults have been reported at the school.

Monument is one of many charters schools to be shut down in D.C. National Collegiate Prep is also set to close by the end of the 2021 school year.

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A recent WUSA9 investigation found that -- over the past 10 years -- more than 25% of charter schools in D.C. had been forced to close due to financial problems or failing to meet academic standards.

43 schools have already closed since 2009 leaving more than 11,000 students to find new schools. 

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