Bridging Differences, Fudging Facts
Diane Ravitch has finally hit bottom in her bout with OCD (Obsessive Charter Disorder).
Oprah Gives Millions for Charter Children
Charter schools just got the gift of a lifetime. Yesterday, Oprah Winfrey gave out the last Oprah’s Angel Network grants – and the recipients were all charter schools. How’s that for going out with a bang?
Finally, the “ Waiting for Superman” Is Over
This has been whirlwind week for education reform. "Superman" is finally here.
Guest Blog: Study Shows Indianapolis Charter Success at Key Moment in Movement’s History
Indianapolis charter school performance will be carefully scrutinized in the upcoming battle for scarce dollars for education funding when Indiana begins to draft its two-year budget in January.
Turning Over the Teacher Turnover Question
More teachers leave charters than leave district-run schools – a familiar phenomenon that’s currently drawing a flurry of research scrutiny. The sector usually contends that turnover is to be expected in start-ups, and that the numbers are really driven by terminations of ineffective teachers.