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March 21, 2008

March 21, 2008

Climbing On School Innovation
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA, March 21, 2008
This spring, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission is poised to decide the future of what has been called one of America's greatest public-education success stories.

Real Change Requires Real Competition And Real Choice
Nevada Appeal, NV, March 21, 2008
I mean, why don't these businesses just operate like our government schools: only one per neighborhood? Because competition works. It improves service.

Charter School Funding Vote Affirms State's Commitment
Portsmouth Herald News, NH, March 21, 2008
This vote confirms the clear message delivered by the House Education Committee by a 12-2 vote acknowledging the obligation of the state to support these state authorized charter schools.

Paterson Raises Hopes of School Choice Advocates
New York Sun, NY, March 21, 2008
But Mr. Paterson has also repeatedly taken positions that are at odds with the union. In 2003, as a Harlem state senator, he stood beside Mayor Bloomberg as the mayor announced a plan to house charter schools in public buildings.

Mayor Shows No Regrets, Signs Of Slowing Down
Rockford Register Star, IL, March 20, 2008
The mayor promised to increase his involvement in K-12 education by promoting charter schools within the public system.

Charter School Proposal Splits Residents
Palos Verdes Peninsula News, CA, March 20, 2008
Dozens voice opinions about TIP Academy. Supporters say it will challenge their children; opponents say it's a money drain and offers nothing new.
 

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