Relying on a 19th century concept of public education and a legal precedent from the early 20th century, the Washington State Supreme Court on Friday struck down one of the country’s newest charter school laws. The League of Women Voters v. State ruling clouds the futures of nearly 1,200 students in nine charter schools, and[Read More…]
Tag: Washington and school choice
redefinED roundup: charters win in WA, voucher suit begins in NC, FL district denies military base charter & more
Alabama: Applications for the state’s new tax credit scholarship program are now open (Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund, WTVY) Arizona: Three charter schools will be shut down for poor performance (Arizona Business Journal). California: The L.A. metro area has the largest number of students attending charter schools in the nation (LA School Report).[Read More…]
redefinED roundup: charter school flap in Florida, charter school records in California & more
Florida: A failing charter school cuts its principal a $500,000 check as it was closing its doors (Orlando Sentinel). Charter school supporters are also angered (redefinED). Louisiana: State Superintendent John White is accused of lying to lawmakers about the state’s new voucher program (theadvertiser.com). White is also summoned to court[Read More…]
Washington state needs charter schools
Editor’s note: Washington state is one of only nine states that don’t have charter schools. But voters can change that in November if they approve Initiative 1240, which will allow up to 40 charters statewide over five years. Chris Eide, who heads a Seattle-based ed reform group called Teachers United,[Read More…]
redefinED roundup: Voucher rally in Pennsylvania, Jeb Bush in Colorado and more
Colorado: Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush lays out his education reform formula, with expanded school choice a key plank. (Education News Colorado) Pennsylvania: Hundreds of Catholic school students in Philadelphia rally for a voucher bill. (CBS Philly) Michigan: State lawmakers consider funding cyber schools on performance rather than enrollment. (MLive.com) Washington:[Read More…]