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The story of a charter school and its for-profit operators
Nearly half of all charters in Ohio are run by for-profits. Most of these charter schools are located in some of the poorest neighborhoods.
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What to know about the charter school debate
Charter schools now - in growing numbers - are being run by large corporations, either nonprofit or for-profit.
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Will L.A.’s New Superintendent Expand Charter Schools?
He is here to stay. How he manages the district’s charter wars could shape the future of public education in Los Angeles.
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The problem(s) with Bloomberg’s $750 million investment in charter schools
The likeliest effect of his gift will be to drain resources and students from the public schools still struggling to recover from covid-19.
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Bloomberg Launches $750 Million Fund to Grow Charter Schools Amid ‘Broken’ K-12 System
“Michael Bloomberg has always liked charter schools. That is who he is,” Burris said.
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Bloomberg, Who Championed School Choice as NYC Mayor, Announces $750M Effort to Grow Charter Sector in 20 U.S. Cities
“I am deeply disappointed that Mr. Bloomberg would take the tragedy of COVID and use it as an excuse to undermine public schools.”
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POINT: Put students before profits
Carol Burris & Nina Rees wrote point/counterpoint pieces on whether charters run for profit should receive federal funds. Read Carol's here.
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Despite mediocre records, for-profit online charter schools are selling parents on staying virtual
Carol Burris is quoted and NPE's 'Chartered for Profit' report is referenced in this Hechinger Report piece.
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Charter schools are publicly funded — but there’s big money in selling them
In Carol's latest for the Answer Sheet she reveals the shocking details of the sale of 69 campuses of a national for-profit charter chain.