Sparking the evolution of education choice
Editor’s note: This commentary from Nina Rees, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, appeared today on the74million.org. A parent-led rally today in Washington, D.C., is putting the charter school movement’s energy and passion on full display as supporters band together to fight for their schools[Read More…]
School tax hikes: Palm Beach County school leaders are considering giving charter schools a portion of the $150 million a year that would be generated if voters approve a property tax hike in November. Language that specifically excluded charter schools has been removed from the proposal, which the school board[Read More…]
Charter schools must continue to innovate to meet the needs of students. This was the message at the heart of the first day of the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools annual conference. “Some worry that schools are becoming too conventional,” said Nina Rees, president of the National Alliance of[Read More…]
Teaching science: State Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, files a bill that would require school districts to teach “controversial theories and concepts” of science “in a factual, objective and balanced manner.” The bill would also allow local districts to adopt their own academic standards as long as they’re as vigorous as[Read More…]
This week, charter school advocates are gathering in the nation’s capital in a turbulent political climate. Some luminaries of the movement have called out the Trump administration for proposing cuts to federal programs that support public education. Others see unprecedented political opportunities for the school choice movement — and specific initiatives[Read More…]
Jeb Bush on Tony Bennett: “Tony will be sorely missed in Florida at a time when we need his leadership the most,” writes former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. Miami Herald. School grades: The fall of Tony Bennett might bring a new level of scrutiny to grading systems across the country.[Read More…]
Even with more than 40 states authorizing charter schools now, the process is still an experiment of sorts – and one that some advocates say has a dramatic impact on a school’s success. Look what happens when a charter school seems to fail, said Jeanne Allen, president of The Center[Read More…]
