After more than two decades of state supervision, Newark’s public schools are slated to return to local control. When the state hands the keys back to the city, local leaders will inherit a district that’s in a fundamentally different position than it was in 1995, the year the state took over. Back in 1995, Newark … Continue reading Newark’s public schools are slated to return to local control: the demise of its thriving charter sector a likely end result
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Lies in the The Washington Post about high-performing charter schools in Arizona
BASIS responds to the lies. One of the best illustrations of the “non-public” nature of charters is the much heralded BASIS charter schools that began in Arizona, a state with extremely lax charter laws. A close look at BASIS provides insight into how charter schools can cherry-pick students, despite open enrollment laws. It also shows … Continue reading Lies in the The Washington Post about high-performing charter schools in Arizona
A parent masquerading as a school choice consumer tells a misleading story about parental choice in education
Patricia MacCorquodale, a parent in Arizona, describes her experiences with school choice. She is obviously biased in her assessments of choice and charters. She describes her frustrations with choosing the right school for her child. But instead of advocating for a more streamlined access to information, she essentially concludes that choice is hard and therefore … Continue reading A parent masquerading as a school choice consumer tells a misleading story about parental choice in education
Newark schools superintendent: Why charters succeed
Newark Schools Superintendent, Chris Cerf, sets the record straight in this powerful and unambiguous op-ed on the charter school initiative and its positive impact in Newark. http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/04/newark_schools_superintendent_why_charters_succeed.html
Education reform in New York? Fuhgeddaboudit.
By Robert Pondiscio The New York State Board of Regents this week refused to approve early renewals recommended by their authorizer for ten Success Academy charter schools. Among the ten were two National Blue Ribbon schools that placed among the top five in the entire state on last year’s annual math test. The lowest performing … Continue reading Education reform in New York? Fuhgeddaboudit.
ILLINOIS’ CHARTER SCHOOL PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ADVOCATES PROTEST REP. GUZZARDI’S CHARTER SCHOOL MORATORIUM
CHICAGO— Dozens of charter public school parents, educators, and advocates rallied together today to protest HB 3567, State Representative Will Guzzardi’s bill that would place a moratorium on any new charter public schools in Chicago and dozens of other high-need communities, denying thousands of children access to quality public schools. Seventy percent of CPS families … Continue reading ILLINOIS’ CHARTER SCHOOL PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND ADVOCATES PROTEST REP. GUZZARDI’S CHARTER SCHOOL MORATORIUM
Small Class Sizes: One of the greatest educational hoaxes of our time
"Unlike many education issues, [the small class size issue] isn’t just a matter of opinion. Florida spent billions on class-size reduction with no positive impact on student results. A statewide study of Connecticut elementary schools found no statistically significant impact of class sizes." Source: One More Time Now: Why Lowering Class Sizes Backfires - Education … Continue reading Small Class Sizes: One of the greatest educational hoaxes of our time
Fuming parents stunned by New York City’s deputy mayor’s ‘string pulling’
Parents at Park Slope’s premier middle school were flabbergasted that one of Mayor de Blasio’s deputies used his pull to get his kid enrolled there when he moved from Westchester. “I don’t like this. That’s not the way things should go,” fumed Brent McCoy, 43, whose daughter is in sixth grade at the ultra-competitive MS … Continue reading Fuming parents stunned by New York City’s deputy mayor’s ‘string pulling’
New York City’s Deputy Mayor Richard Buery must resign for “pulling strings” to get his son accepted to a top-tier school
New York City's Deputy Mayor Richard Buery "pulled strings" to gain admission for his son to a top-tier public school, and therefore, must resign for the sheer hypocrisy this represents. No one questions the motivation and desire of Deputy Mayor Buery in wanting the best education for his son. Every parent wants to best for … Continue reading New York City’s Deputy Mayor Richard Buery must resign for “pulling strings” to get his son accepted to a top-tier school
Bad idea: Examining the possibilities of university-run community schools
Universities can't control the skyrocketing cost of higher education, why would we want these institutions to do the same for K-12 schools? A recent EWA blog post details the success of USC Hybrid High College Prep, a non-selective charter high school run by the storied institution, which aims to guarantee 100% college admission for all … Continue reading Bad idea: Examining the possibilities of university-run community schools
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