This Week's School Choice News Roundup
Lawmakers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and other states are considering legislation to expand school choice. Read Full Post >
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May 17, 2013
May 15, 2013
Pa. Charter Schools Disregard State's Right-To-Know Law, State Office Says
Many charter schools in the state are not complying with the state's right-to-know law, which requires state-related agencies to disclose certain information to the public. Read Full Post >
May 13, 2013
Texas Charter School Waitlist Numbers Fluctuate
The number of students on waiting lists for charter schools in Texas changes depending on how and when the surveys are conducted. Read Full Post >
May 10, 2013
Weekend Read: New Collection of Articles About Charter Progress
The report explores growth and innovation in the charter sector. Read Full Post >
May 06, 2013
Q&A with Mashea Ashton, CEO of the Newark Charter School Fund
Ashton spoke about charter schools in New Jersey, what challenges charter schools face, and how to strengthen the relationship between charter and regular public schools. Read Full Post >
May 02, 2013
Charter Advocacy Organization Calls for Independent Authorizers
A new report argues that states with charter school authorizers operating independently of state and local education agencies create the most conducive environment for charters. Read Full Post >
May 01, 2013
For-Profit Companies Manage Two Michigan Districts
Two struggling Michigan districts with enormous deficits have been shut down and reopened under the management of for-profit charter school companies. Read Full Post >
April 30, 2013
Walton Family Foundation Gives $8 Million to StudentsFirst
The money will go to support the national growth of former D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee's organization. Read Full Post >
April 26, 2013
This Week's Roundup of School Choice News
Here's a round-up of this week's news on school choice legislation and developments around the country. Read Full Post >
April 24, 2013
Charter School Research Largely Positive, Says New Summary
A review of research on charter school performance research over the past four years found mostly positive results from an analysis of 14 regional and national studies. Read Full Post >
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