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January 28, 2008
January 28, 2008
Endorsement From Unions Offers Boost, but How Big?
New York Times, January 27, 2008
As endorsements go, Hillary Rodham Clinton has hit a trifecta in New York, getting an edge before the Feb. 5 primary by winning the backing of the state’s three most powerful unions.
Successful Charter Schools Giving Families Reason To Stay In Cleveland
Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ohio, January 28, 2008
After a rocky start, charter schools -- independent, tuition-free schools that are publicly funded but privately operated -- are taking root in Ohio neighborhoods.
New Route To Charter Status Sought
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia, January 27, 2008
The best hope of circumventing hostile school boards is passage of pending legislation, HB 881, that would set up a separate state body to pass judgment on charter school applications, said Tony Roberts, chief executive officer of the Georgia Charter Schools Association.
No Place For Ethics?
Hudson Reporter, New Jersey, January 27, 2008
Last week, supporters of a proposed charter school for Jersey City with an "ethics"-based curriculum were dismayed over the state's rejection of their application.
Mr. Fenty's First Year
Washington Post, D.C., January 26, 2008
Assuming responsibility for the public schools is the great accomplishment of Mr. Fenty's first year in office, but it remains his most formidable challenge and biggest political risk.
Proposal Could Restore School Vouchers, Lift Religion Spending Ban
Sun Sentinel, Florida, January 25, 2008
An unconstitutional school voucher program could be restored and a ban on state aid to religious organizations and institutions could be at least partly lifted through a proposal introduced Friday.
Support Grows For Virtual Education
The Reporter, Wisconsin, January 28, 2008
Domingo Alonzo said leaving public school in favor of a virtual education changed his life.
Class Warfare: Schools Compete For Kids
East Valley Tribune, Arizona, January 28, 2008
About 5,000 fliers were mailed in Mesa, 4,500 DVDs distributed in Tempe and dozens of open houses were organized across the East Valley during the last few months — all in an effort to let families know it’s time to choose a kindergarten.
'Charter' Flight To Better Education
Georgetown News-Graphic, Kentucky, January 27, 2008
I wonder if strident critics of school choice pay attention to the success of charter schools throughout the nation. If they do, I suspect they choose to ignore it or dismiss it as some kind of fad - a bad experiment gone good.
