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				<title><![CDATA[The Countdown is ON!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Western NC's new hybrid-learning middle school opens this August. Brought to life by the award-winning team at ArtSpace Charter School, celebrating 25 years this fall, Spark combines the best of virtual and in person learning.
 
Are you looking for something different this fall?  Does your middle schooler need a change?  Reach out to us. We're here to help your child succeed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What to Expect Next for Founding Families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the families who have been offered a seat in the inaugural class of Spark Learning Center! Spark is built on a strong foundation of innovation, creativity, and student-centered learning. We know families have questions, and we want you to feel confident in both the vision and the plan ahead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rethinking Middle School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spark Learning Center reimagines middle school with a hybrid model designed around flexibility, relationships, and students' individual needs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join our Inaugural Class!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications for fall 2026 are open now through March 31st. The lottery will be held on April 14th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:35:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Hybrid School from ArtSpace]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spark Learning Center, a new hybrid learning school, will open next fall in Swannanoa. The new school will operate under the umbrella of ArtSpace Charter School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:14:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sample Student Schedules]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Personalized schedules at Spark Learning Center ensure every student gets the right balance of campus engagement and independent work.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charter School Review Board Approved!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The North Carolina Charter School Review Board (CSRB) approves Spark Learning Center with an opening in August of 2026 and a 5 year charter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:19:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ArtSpace Announces Quarter 2 Extracurriculars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spark students are invited to join ArtSpace clubs, classes, and extracurricular             events. Check out the new line up of offerings and sign up through the links in This Week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Open House March 19th!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for a Virtual Open House on Thursday, March 19th from 6-7pm to meet our team, explore how online learning works, and see if our school is the right fit for your family!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Open House - Feb 19]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for a Virtual Open House on Thursday, February 19th from 6-7pm to meet our team, explore how online learning works, and see if our school is the right fit for your family!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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