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Evolution, Darwin are not to be taught in Turkey

By Paul Katula • Sep 18, 2017
Turkish children will not learn about Darwin's evolution theories in high school biology classes starting next year, as the country redoes its curriculum.

Trump picks a national security adviser

By Paul Katula • Nov 18, 2016
Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser should be opposed, even though opposition by Republicans is unlikely.

Turkish coup attempt & alleged ties to US charters

By Paul Katula • Jul 17, 2016
The failed coup attempt in Turkey has been blamed on a cleric tied to charter schools in the US, who denies any involvement.

Peoria Gulen charter buys political ads in Philly

By Paul Katula • Jul 25, 2015
A company that runs a charter school in Peoria was linked to political attack ads in the Philadelphia mayoral race this spring.

Court in Turkey rules in favor of Gulen charters

By Paul Katula • Jul 18, 2015
A network of charter schools based in Turkey, said to be part of a "parallel state" being run by a leader in exile, will remain open.

What's happening this month at Gulen charters?

By Paul Katula • Jul 16, 2014
Charter schools tied to the Turkish Gulen movement are under investigation after several outrageous reports were relayed to the Ohio Board of Ed.

FBI raids 19 Gulen-affiliated charter schools

By Paul Katula • Jun 15, 2014
The FBI raided charter school affiliated with the Turkish Gulen movement. We wonder what it's all about, but we have our suspicions.
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