St. HOPE Public Schools' Public School 7, an Oak Park charter school started by Kevin Johnson, received a unanimous vote to renew the school's charter for an additional 5 years by the Sacramento City School Board.

The Board also praised the schools' achievements. For example, St. Hope was the only area school to meet all of the 'adequate yearly progress' criteria set by the Federal government's No Child Left Behind Act.

Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star, grew up in Oak Park and has spent much of his time renewing the area, including opening this school to give equal access to quality education for the neighborhood's children.

Congrats Kevin and your dedicated team. I know you are making a big difference in these children's lives, which is a big bonus for Sacramento's future.

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive