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Is Politics–Not School Improvement–Behind Brockton’s New Charter?
Who doesn’t love a charter school? From Newark to New Orleans, and Washington D.C. to Atlanta, charter schools are seen as the magic bullet not just for curing much of what ails public education, but for transforming poor communities themselves. … Continue reading
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Tagged Adams scholarship, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, brockton high, Cape Verde, Education reform, English language learners, Governor Charlie Baker, Haiti, International Baccalaureate, Massachusetts Board of Education, Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, Massachusetts Education Reform Act, Michael Sullivan, New Heights Charter School, Qunicy College, special needs, Szachowicz
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Charter School Refugees–A New York Times OpEd
Late last month, the New York State Legislature struck a deal ensuring that charter schools in New York City would have access to space, either in already crowded public school buildings or in rented spaces largely paid for by the … Continue reading
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