More news on charters in Florida. “The quick closures illustrate the danger of handing taxpayer dollars to charter schools operators without requiring that they undergo background checks, produce evidence of financial backing or secure buildings well in advance of their openings. A Sun Sentinel investigation in June found that virtually anyone who can adequately fill out a lengthy application can open or run a charter school. These schools are publicly funded but privately run. . . Newpoint Education Partners, which had a management contract with the Magnolia schools, is listed on applications for two new charter schools in Palm Beach County and one in Broward. If approved, the schools would open next year.” http://touch.sun-sentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-81247467/