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Sharon Higgins of Charter School Scandals has done great research on these schools. madfloridian Jan 2013 #1
I remember reading about this 'charasmatic' Turkish preacher who has apparently sabrina 1 Jan 2013 #26
I read and rec lots of your threads but rarely comment. PETRUS Jan 2013 #2
Ditto leftstreet Jan 2013 #3
I appreciate that. madfloridian Jan 2013 #4
This is just disgusting. amandabeech Jan 2013 #5
why? because they are friends and share the same values madrchsod Jan 2013 #6
Just think how many awful school reforms are based in Chicago. madfloridian Jan 2013 #7
Shoulda posted the sarcasm tag. amandabeech Jan 2013 #9
I knew exactly what you meant. madfloridian Jan 2013 #10
Your usual great job, madfloridian. amandabeech Jan 2013 #17
Thank you. madfloridian Jan 2013 #18
You are very, very welcome! n/t amandabeech Jan 2013 #22
Someone be sure to tell the fundies KamaAina Jan 2013 #8
Teacher Man, an article by late Frank McCourt madfloridian Jan 2013 #11
I love that book. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #24
I need to read it. I have meant to, never did. madfloridian Jan 2013 #33
:) Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #34
Our tax money also goes to a network of Turkish building contractors. madfloridian Jan 2013 #12
Public schools in TX lay off staff, cut programs, etc while charters get millions. Video, article. madfloridian Jan 2013 #13
It's creepy how Republicans do not complain about Obama when it comes to Arnie Duncan. Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #14
Well, it's their policy. madfloridian Jan 2013 #15
Yes, and only a democrat could get away with this policy as it stands...Duncan is much worse imo. n/ Jefferson23 Jan 2013 #16
+1 HiPointDem Jan 2013 #31
I often wonder how many people know that tax dollars are funding Turkish schools? LeftInTX Jan 2013 #19
People find it hard to accept, most don't understand. madfloridian Jan 2013 #20
This is just shameful!! I wonder if any of these parents sending their kids to these schools DearHeart Jan 2013 #21
The Gulen connection has received more recent publicity: jsr Jan 2013 #23
Kudos to Sharon Higgins. madfloridian Jan 2013 #25
Shameful. The War on Teachers continues. So they are taking money from the American sabrina 1 Jan 2013 #29
Yes, where IS our media while this is happening. madfloridian Jan 2013 #30
Thanks for an informative post. hay rick Jan 2013 #27
You are welcome. It infuriates me to see 30 million going to them. madfloridian Jan 2013 #28
And this in LBN today about an Oregon charter chain and 20 million dollar fraud. madfloridian Jan 2013 #32
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