Islamist Gülen Movement Runs U.S. Charter Schools

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They have generic, forward-sounding names like Horizon Science Academy, Pioneer Charter School of Science and Beehive Science & Technology Academy.

Quietly established over the past decade by a loosely affiliated group of Turkish-American educators, these 100 or so publicly funded charter schools in 25 states are often among the top-performing public schools in their towns.

The schools educate as many as 35,000 students — taken together they'd make up the largest charter school network in the USA — and have imported thousands of Turkish educators over the past decade.

But the success of the schools at times has been clouded by nagging questions about what ties the schools may have to a reclusive Muslim leader in his late 60s living in exile in rural Pennsylvania.

At minimum, the rapid growth of the Turkish-affiliated schools shows how the freewheeling world of charter schools has changed the face of K-12 education in the USA.

In 1999, after traveling to the USA for medical treatment, Gülen was charged in Turkey with trying to create an Islamic state. Since then he has remained in Pennsylvania. After the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service in 2007 denied his bid for a visa as an "alien of extraordinary ability in education," Gülen sued, saying his followers "had established more than 600 educational institutions" worldwide. He eventually prevailed, earning a green card in 2008. But Turkish educators in the USA continue to disavow their ties.

"Gülen is both the reason behind his schools, and he has nothing whatsoever to do with them," Hendrick says.

Objectives of charter schools with Turkish ties questioned - USATODAY.com

100 PUBLICLY FUNDED charter schools in the U.S.? Anyone else have a problem with this?
 
They will cry freedom of religion but it is only a way to infiltrate our society and institute sharia law. AND WHY IS IT STATE FUNDED? DOES THE STATE FUND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?
 
They will say they are no organic connections but the truth is they all know each other at these Gulen Inspired Schools. Here is the similaries 1) un Credentialed teachers (usually men) brought in from Turkey under h1-b visas 2) School teaches Turkish Character classes - which are actually Islamic Imam's teachings from "Pearls of Wisdom 3) The schools teach Turkish Dancing, singing, language and participate in Turkish Olympiads here in the USA and in Turkey 4) They boast of award winning schools started by "Scholars" - this is a LIE they are not scholars 5) each school works under a layer of Gulen Foundations and Institutes based on Education and Interfaith Dialog.
Gulen's grand ambition is to "work into the arteries of the system until you reach the power centers". This is inflitration of: education, interfaith dialog, media, police, military and politics.
The GM - pays for free dinners and trips to Turkey for local academia, politics and the media to write and blog about Gulen and how the schools are the best in the world. They bribe and pay local politicans as they have in Arizona with Tom Horne to over look the Ethnic Studies ban in the Sonoran Science Academy.
Do your RESEARCH on Fethullah Gulen, 1) Blog about him 2) make sure your local school districts are aware of them 3) contact local legislature - most people in Congress know who Fethullah Gulen is 4) warn parents.

There are plenty of web sites with factual statistics and data from ex- teachers, parents , etc., this site will not allow me to post them just google Gulen charter schools, Turkish Charter Schools, Islamic charter schools, Charter schol fraud
Gulen charter schools weebly
 
Wow I'll check it out I did read something today about the Beehive Academy kicking out 50 percent of their under achieving students. If my school could do that, we'd be nationally ranked as well.

I don't understand how they can hire non certified teachers. With thousands of American teachers looking for jobs, why would they grant visas to foreigners? It sounds fishy to me. Worth investigating in my opinion, Gulen schools in other countries are private. Only in the US are they taxpayer funded.
 
Without a doubt 100% Gulen people are managing these 150 US Charter schools, they are sucking the Educational dollars out of our Tax payers to the tune of over $300 million a year. This money is used to support the network of Gulen Foundations throughout the USA over the Schools. The Gulen Interfaith Dialogs throughout the USA snow job local Academia, media and politicians into FREE Turkish Dinners and Trips to Turkey.
They are working hard at expansion, the latest is converting old Catholic parochial schools. This is just outsourcing of our children's education to a cheaper foreign entity. Yes, we even foot the bill for the h1-b Visas of these so-called "scholars" comming from Turkey to indoctrinate our children, the trips to Turkey, Turkish Olympiads, teaching Turkish language and dance not to mention the stupid Turkish Character classes. All on the American Tax payer's dime. Look at what the Lotus School for Excellence in Colorado has done? Now they want to expand. DO YOUR RESEARCH ON THIS DANGEROUS GROUP:
Since this site will not allow me to post links- GOOGLE
Gulen Charter schools weebly
Charter school scandals
Charter school watchdog
 
I really don't mean to get into fear mongering but in my mind it is a real possibilty. Weather it would come from our government, the PKK party, from with the Gulenists themselves on an order from some Christain wing-nut thinking they are making a politcal statement.

These schools are now a political & religious target. Anything could happen to justify a cause or rally support. You may want to pass the idea that we cannot expect or government to keep our children safe. 9/11 comes to mind and so does Ft. Hood. Remeber police and homoside detectives do prevent murder, they only show up after the fact. I see potencial for some crazy hostage situation. That movie TOY SOILDERS may not be that far off from reality.

For additional research Google Tucson Weekly Hidden Agenda Gulen , PKK targets gulen schools
And check these links also.
charterschoolscandals.
charterschoolwatchdog
gulencharterschools weebly
 
They will cry freedom of religion but it is only a way to infiltrate our society and institute sharia law. AND WHY IS IT STATE FUNDED? DOES THE STATE FUND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS?

They already have tried this, they have even sent "cease and desist" letters to ex- parents and ex-teachers who have dared to speak the truth.
The TRUTH is the Gulen Movement is the prejudice ones, they are anti-American and anti-Christian.
1) They fire American teachers over their h1-b visa un credentialed teachers from Turkey
2) The Gulen movement in sexist 99% of the h-b visa Gulen workers coming here are MALE.
3) Of the 153 US Charter schools they are managing 100% are Turkish and MALE, they have recently thrown a few American people and 1 woman in as vice-principal.
4) The Gulen Movement has had EEOC law suits Crouch vs. Harmony Science Acacemy
5) The Gulen Movement schools are teaching Turkish culture, teaching American chldren the National Anthem of Turkey - the American children are showcasing their Turkish skills at 8 Turkish Olympiads in the USA and the winners are flown to Turkey.
6) These Turkish Olympiads can be viewed on uTUBE, note how the American Child is alwyas waving the Turkish flag which is the Symbol of Islam (Crescent and star)
7) The Gulen Movement is hiding behind Interfaith Dialog to gain acceptance and referrals for these schools, sending people to Turkey in Academia, local politics and Media.
Their latest target is hiding behind liberal christian organizations and leasing space from Churches and taking over Catholic Parohical Schools. They take over as a badge of honor of defeat as they have in Turkey and througought the world converting Churches to Mosques in conquered land (google St. Hagia Sofia Church)
The St. Louis, Missouri School which just opened was converted from St. Epiphany's
Gateway Science Academy
Lotus School for Excellence in Colorado rents space from a Christian Church and has meetings in a church.
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STRATFOR
The Gulenist international footprint comprises 1,000 private schools spanning 115 countries, including 35 African countries. These Gulenist schools can be found in small towns everywhere from Ethiopia, Bosnia, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Azerbaijan — and even the United States, where according to some estimates, the movement runs more than 90 charter public schools in at least 20 states.

Like their counterparts in Turkey, the facilities and quality of instruction at these schools are excellent, making them attractive places for elite families of various ethnicities to send their children to receive an education. Gulenist businessmen provide the majority of these schools’ funding. Such donors have given a portion of their incomes to schools in an assigned region in exchange for help finding business deals. The teachers of the schools are typically devout Gulenist followers willing to live far away from home in foreign lands for what they see as the greater mission of the Gulenist cause.

The curriculum at these schools includes math, science, and Turkish- and English-language instruction, but there is a deeper agenda involved than pedagogy. Graduates of these schools can usually speak Turkish fluently, have been exposed to Turkish culture and history, and are prepared for careers in high places. In regions like Africa and Central Asia in particular, where quality education is difficult to come by, the children of the political elites who attend these schools usually have developed a deep affinity for Turkish culture. As a result, the Gulenists are able to raise a generation of diplomats, security professionals, economists and engineers who are more likely to take Turkish national interests into account when they reach positions of influence.
Free Article for Non-Members | STRATFOR[/QUOTE]
 


What you are describing is 'Imam-Hatip' schools, which are mixed earthly-religious schools with 40% Islam subject and 60% secular subject.
They exist also in Bulgaria.
Afghanistan, Russia and Pakistan have shown interest to implement the model:
A model Islamic education from Turkey? | Reuters
Imam-Hatip schools are directly related to Turkish Education Ministry as a service for conservative families, besides the normal schools.


Gülen schools on the other hand are fully earthly. Just read above Stratfor quote.
No need for dis-information campaign in Anti-Islam mood of US province already worrying how to pay next mortgage rate.
 
Elite families? Then make them pay for them.

I don't pay for anything.
If US government pays for these schools (fully/partly) it is not my fault.
And cutting US funds for these schools won't make them disappear.
The movement controls 25 Billion $ in traceable assets:
Gülen cemaati 25 milyar dolarý yönetiyor - Hürriyet

These people come from heterodox background of Sufism, their grand-chief is Said Nursi an Islamic Thinker, who published (LINK) 6.000 pages scientific exegesis about Kuran.
Said Nursi was offered by Ataturk the Presidency of Religious Affairs in the newly established Republic, but Nursi rejected.
Said Nursî - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.


Gülen is a Hoca preaching the teachings of Said Nursi.
He lives in Pennsylvania, USA.
His followers mostly come from highly-educated business-communities.

Here, together with Johannes Paul.

Fethullah_glen_400.jpg
 
He was kicked out of Turkey for trying to institute an Islamic state. Nice try.

And while you may not care if US taxpayers pick up the bill, I do. And I imagine millions more would to if they knew. Maybe we should keep bumping this thread.
 
He was kicked out of Turkey for trying to institute an Islamic state. Nice try.
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Gülen was charged by State Security Court (jurisdiction of Army) of forming a terrorist organization with the intention to overthrow the unitarian and secular character of the State. Fethullah Gülen moved to USA.

The Court Hearing lasted 7.5 years.
In 2007, 11th Ankara Court declared Fethullah Gülen not guilty of all charges.
In June 2008 the High Supreme Court approved the decision of 11th Ankara Court in unison decision by all High Court judges.
Fethullah Gülen can enter Turkey every time he wants as a free man.
Gülen Davas? - Vikipedi


From 1996-1999 Turkey was under de-facto militarist rule and forced by the USA into alliance with Israel. In 1997 the Army overthrew the government, Turkey witnessed 2 economic recessions (1997+1999), F-16's bombing own territory in South-East Turkey, major crackdowns on any organization not playing by the rules of the Army.
That period is not representative for Turkey.


The last remains of US sponsored Turkish branch of Operatin Gladio is currently dealt with under Ergenekon Criminal Investigations
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergenekon_(organization)

All the Fuck the USA did in Turkey over the decades will come to light.
 
So his application for political asylum was fraudulent? Hmmm. Maybe you should alert ICE.

I wasn't aware there was such contempt for the US in Turkey. That might make these schools even more nefarious. Wow.
 
So his application for political asylum was fraudulent? Hmmm. Maybe you should alert ICE.

I wasn't aware there was such contempt for the US in Turkey. That might make these schools even more nefarious. Wow.

Ergenekon Criminal Investigation cover a period of 30 years, beginning with 1980 coup.

CIA Ankara station chief cabled Washington, saying, "our boys [in Ankara] did it."[30][31]
American Involvement
1980 Turkish coup d'état - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Under Erkenekon Investigation the role of USA in anti-democratic activities in Turkey will come out.
 
Sometime in the future when US democracy has matured, we expect freedom loving people of USA also start such investigations in the name of rule-of-law and democracy... Covering the period from Soviet-Afghanistan to Iraq. And jail all militarist anti-democratic figures, like we are going to do.
 
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I really don't mean to get into fear mongering but in my mind it is a real possibility. Weather it would come from our government, the PKK party pro Kurdish Americans, from with the Gulenists themselves on an order, or from some Christian wing-nut thinking they are making a political statement.

Google Terrorist PKK targets Gülen movement’s schools in Hakkari

These schools are now a political & religious target. Anything could happen to justify a cause or rally support. You may want to pass along the idea that we cannot expect or government to keep our children safe. 9/11 comes to mind and so does Ft. Hood. Remember police and homicide detectives do not prevent murder, they only show up after the fact. I see potential for some crazy hostage situation. That movie TOY SOLDERS may not be that far off from reality.

Where could the danger come from? inside from the Gulenist teachers, PKK Kurds here in the US? our government to justify war? It could come from anyone anywhere at anytime. The children just need to be taken out of the equation.
 
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Sometime in the future when US democracy has matured, we expect freedom loving people of USA also start such investigations in the name of rule-of-law and democracy... Covering the period from Soviet-Afghanistan to Iraq. And jail all militarist anti-democratic figures, like we are going to do.

There you go being sarcastic of everyone and every country that rejects the fake Gulen who only has a 5th grade education.

I suppose you think Turkey who HAS EXILED Gulen needs to mature as well? Just send your Baba Gulen back so he can face charges.
 
The Gulen Propagandist parade this ancient photo of Gulen and Pope John Paul II to gain some ounce of credibility for Gulen. Here is what this photo doesn't tell you:
1) it is from 1998, Gulen met the late Pope as a business man NOT as an Imam or Islamic Mullah. He didn't wear his traditional Islamic clothing.
2) Gulen presented the late Pope in this ONE TIME meeting with a birthday gift.
3) Pope John Paul II, had been shot by a Turkish nationalist and just before this photo forgiven him. Turkey has an assault against their minority and Christian indigenous populations.

Ekrem, is a loser that hides behind Gulen's Interfaith Dialog Nonsense and his $25 billion empire built from what??? Media domination, education, politics, military and police.
Gulen is very dangerous but be more worried about the people / organization pulling the strings to Gulen.
AFTER ALL GULEN HAS ONLY A 5TH GRADE EDUCATION. Ekrem take Gulen back to Turkey so he can face his charges like a man.
 
PS.
Look up Fraud and corruption in the School in Turkey, you will find the Minister of Education (Ozcun) is also a Gulen Follower.
Cheating on tests and teachers lying about credentials is commonplace. After all we are talking about a 3rd world country and CERTAINLY not European like the schools try to profess they are "European educators" ha ha more Gulen propaganda.
 
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