McKenna Oxenden | Suncoast Searchlight

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McKenna Oxenden

Stories by McKenna

Sarasota school board praises plan to curb charter takeovers, but questions remain
Nov. 4, 2025
‘Schools of Hope’ law eyes underused public schools. But charters have empty seats, too
Oct. 31, 2025
Charter filing at Sarasota’s Oak Park raises questions about special-needs services
Oct. 24, 2025
Most Suncoast lawmakers quiet as charter school expansion fuels local upheaval
Oct. 17, 2025
When you gotta go… don’t go to Sarasota City Hall
Oct. 17, 2025

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McKenna Oxenden | Suncoast Searchlight

Stories by McKenna

Sarasota school board praises plan to curb charter takeovers, but questions remain

‘Schools of Hope’ law eyes underused public schools. But charters have empty seats, too

Charter filing at Sarasota’s Oak Park raises questions about special-needs services

Most Suncoast lawmakers quiet as charter school expansion fuels local upheaval

When you gotta go… don’t go to Sarasota City Hall