Unanswered Questions On New Charter Schools in CT: Case of Capital Prep Schools, Inc. – Part 3

Several weeks ago, community advocates held a meeting online to share concerns about a proposal to start a semi-private charter school in Middletown. Most people in this group had major concerns about the negative impact of a new charter school managed by a private company. Many issues emerged such as the possible use of a … Continue reading Unanswered Questions On New Charter Schools in CT: Case of Capital Prep Schools, Inc. – Part 3 →

Watching Public School Choice in Connecticut

Last Saturday, May 17, 2014, was the 60th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education court decision that struck down de jure school segregation. That same day, Mira Debs, Prof. Jack Dougherty, and I gave a presentation entitled, "Who Chooses Magnet Schools? Findings from Three Studies in Hartford, CT." So what's the connection between … Continue reading Watching Public School Choice in Connecticut →