A controversial computer-based learning model is competing with eight other proposals to be one of the next charter schools approved for the District.

The proposed Nexus Academy of DC, run by a subsidiary of publishing giant Pearson, would offer grades 9 through 12 in Ward 2, eventually serving up to 600 students.

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