DC: Seven Catholic schools to convert to charters

7 Catholic schools in DC set to become charters

Washington Post  June 17, 2008

The DC Public Charter School Board approved a plan that will result in seven Catholic schools opening as secular charter schools this fall.  The financially strapped Catholic schools pushed for a quick approval to prevent disruption of provision of academic services.  Each of the schools will be renamed and will switch to a non-religious academic program.