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
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Seeing A Charter School Proposal As A Redevelopment Scheme: The Case of Capital Prep School, Inc.
Over the last few months, there has been debate about proposals for new semi-private charter schools in Connecticut. Recently, the State Board of Education pushed forward two new charter school proposals in Connecticut. We must revisit the merits and rethink what is behind these proposals. Analyzing the proposed Capital Prep, Inc. charter school in Middletown … Continue reading Seeing A Charter School Proposal As A Redevelopment Scheme: The Case of Capital Prep School, Inc.
Why did the NAACP propose a moratorium on charter schools? Will the Connecticut NAACP support this moratorium on charter schools? (Updated)
Update: The NAACP Board has approved the moratorium on new charter schools. Read the Tweet below and a statement from the NAACP here. Last July, the NAACP (national conference) proposed a resolution that called for a moratorium on new charter schools. This weekend, the NAACP will vote to support (or not) this resolution. So why … Continue reading Why did the NAACP propose a moratorium on charter schools? Will the Connecticut NAACP support this moratorium on charter schools? (Updated)
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