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Charter Schools To Receive Multimillion-Dollar Boost
New York Sun, NY, April 7, 2008
Charter schools that have been struggling to find homes in New York will receive a boost today from the Bush administration, in the form of a multimillion-dollar grant.
School Choice - Now More Than Ever
Wall Street Journal, April 5, 2008
So news that Sol Stern, a veteran advocate of school choice, is having second thoughts about the ability of market forces to improve education outcomes is noteworthy.
Fund Charter Schools Equally
Asbury Park Press, NJ, April 7, 2008
The state's charter schools never have been treated as equals of traditional public schools when it comes to state aid. Gov. Corzine's new school funding formula will leave many of them further behind.
The Real Cost Of Public Schools
Washington Post, D.C., April 6, 2008
So why force most D.C. children into often dilapidated and underperforming public schools when we could easily offer them a choice of private schools?
'Fund The Child' Plan Would Help Schools
Columbus Dispatch, OH, April 6, 2008
Phillis' charge that "Fund the Child" is simply an attempt to get more money for public charter schools, including the seven sponsored by Fordham, is ludicrous.
Hopewell Academy Served A Purpose
Tampa Tribune, FL, April 6, 2008
It looks as if Hopewell Academy, which abruptly closed its doors on Friday, was a victim of pending budget cuts in the school district and that is unfortunate.
Turf Face-Off May Be In Store For L.A. Schools
Los Angeles Times, CA, April 7, 2008
A vocal group of teachers, students, parents and community organizations say the charter school will impede Fairfax's rise by taking up needed classrooms and creating logistical headaches.
Minneapolis: Is the Choice Worth Funds?
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN, April 6, 2008
The program sends some 2,000 city students to nine suburban school districts at an annual cost of $7 million.
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