Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Senior leadership dismissed over alleged misuse of funds
A board investigation concluded that CEO JoAnn Gama and COO Irma Muñoz were involved in misuse of funds. Both executives were fired, and Al Lopez assumed interim executive leadership.
2011
Leaked internal emails
More than 40 internal emails were circulated to local businesses, education officials, charter authorities, and IDEA staff. The messages prompted criticism concerning promotion opportunities, possible preference for Teach For America alumni, expansion plans, and an administrator dispute involving the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo district.