Charter School Survey Shows the Success of Innovative Education Models in the Face of a Severe 40% Funding Gap
PR Newswire, national, July 28, 2008
The results of a comprehensive survey on the factors influencing charter school operations released by the Center for Education Reform (CER) provide a powerful look at the operational success of public charter schools in the face of a severe funding gap when compared to conventional public schools

McCain, Obama Offer Dueling Education Plans
National Public Radio, July 28, 2008
McCain would offer vouchers to children in schools that fail to meet federal standards, so they can attend private schools. Obama opposes vouchers.

Stop Dumbing Down America
Washington Times, D.C., July 29, 2008
When the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law was proposed six years ago, I was hopeful that it would provide the structure and incentives for schools across America to improve similar to Virginia’s schools.

Transfer Options Open Up
Atlanta Journal Constitution, GA, July 29, 2008
Thousands of Gwinnett County students enrolled in low performing public schools have the option to transfer this week. A provision under the federal No Child Left Behind Act provides school choice to children attending campuses that fail to meet state benchmarks measuring student achievement.

LAUSD Bond Proposal Now Twice As Large
Los Angeles Daily News, CA, July 29, 2008
Meanwhile, district and charter officials are wrangling over exactly how much charter schools would get from the bond measure and whether the charters would own any properties and schools that are developed with the funds.

Results At Charter Schools Are As Obvious As 2 + 2 = 4
New York Daily News, NY, July 28, 2008
Can we finally admit charter schools in New York City are no longer an experiment but a valuable institution that works for poor and predominantly minority children and their families?