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Charter schools have proven their academic worth. Chicago and Illinois must invest in them

A recently released Stanford University study shows the impact charter schools can have on closing achievement gaps for students of color.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2023

Group pushing charter schools says Democrats losing voters on education - Roll Call

Voters in key states trust Republicans more than Democrats on education issues, a new poll by a pro-charter school group found.

Roll Call · Jul 28, 2023

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoes one bill from July 17-23

Governor Roy Cooper (D) vetoed one bill from July 17-23. He vetoed H219, which would have made “various changes to the laws affecting charter schools,” including easing enrollment restrictions and allowing charter schools to utilize property tax to fund capital needs.

Ballotpedia · Jul 26, 2023

2023 is on track for more ballot measures than previous odd years

Welcome to the Friday, June 16, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Jun 16, 2023

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #65

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia · Jun 15, 2023

Denver to elect a new mayor for the first time since 2011

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 30, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · May 30, 2023

Which states have the most students enrolled in charter schools?

Charter school enrollment more than doubled since 2010.

USAFacts · May 25, 2023

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #62

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia · May 24, 2023

Money matters: Charter schools with education department grants are more likely to succeed

Analysis from the Government Accountability Office found key differences between charter schools that did and did not receive special grants.

USAFacts · May 16, 2023

Adding charter schools to Ontario would exacerbate student inequities

Parents and other advocates who are dissatisfied with the current state of public schooling often call for the expansion of school choice.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023