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hack89

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28. I agree more states need to be like RI. nt

Reply to Squinch (Reply #27)

Thu Nov 29, 2012, 07:33 PM

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One in Five Charter Schools Is Bad Enough to Close [View all] Newsjock Nov 2012 OP

Surprise, surprise, surprise DollarBillHines Nov 2012 #1

I love Obama on most issues, but not on this one. He supports and pushes charters and seems Squinch Nov 2012 #3

I'm with you on this one Squinch. iemitsu Nov 2012 #10

+10000! Fearless Nov 2012 #29

In Florida, 89% of public schools reported failure to meet AYP in 2010-2011 NYC_SKP Nov 2012 #2

According to that link, Alabama is vastly outperforming New Jersey. Uhhhh....yeah, right. Squinch Nov 2012 #22

The entire education reform scam sulphurdunn Nov 2012 #4

And about one in six non-charter schools are in the bottom 15%, too! Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #5

Yep. People don't seem to understand statistics very well. wildeyed Nov 2012 #14

It's not mindless bashing. Squinch Nov 2012 #23

Hahaha! Too late. wildeyed Nov 2012 #30

How long have your children been attending their charters? Squinch Nov 2012 #31

Oldest for four years, youngest for three. n/t wildeyed Nov 2012 #32

My kids go to a charter school and we're very happy with it. Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #35

good. close them. Public schools were one of the best things about this country. Remember? robinlynne Nov 2012 #6

What about the good charter schools? hack89 Nov 2012 #18

In most places they don't have to meet the standards, so how would you know? Squinch Nov 2012 #24

Because my state has a model charter school law and excellent charter schools hack89 Nov 2012 #26

That must be very nice. It's also pretty rare. Squinch Nov 2012 #27

I agree more states need to be like RI. nt hack89 Nov 2012 #28

Good NickP Nov 2012 #7

Like France USMCMustang Nov 2012 #8

What Is Never Discussed Regarding Education USMCMustang Nov 2012 #9

Hey guys I have a great idea! Ash_F Nov 2012 #11

Arne Duncan is that you? Hi Arne! byeya Nov 2012 #12

The smiley does have similar teeth. Ash_F Nov 2012 #13

LOL byeya Nov 2012 #16

There weren't any "standards" when I went to school. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #19

Your post is awesome, JD. ChazII Nov 2012 #20

Every year I read about charter schools that close up without notice. Archae Nov 2012 #15

where I live, there are plenty of public schools that should be closed for the same reason. olddad56 Nov 2012 #17

The people who are opposed to charter schools know that. They just hate charter schools. slackmaster Nov 2012 #21

Where I live, when a public school does not perform for three years, the school is "closed," the Squinch Nov 2012 #25

It varies from state to state. wildeyed Nov 2012 #33

My daughter is a teacher in a charter school in South Florida. RebelOne Nov 2012 #34

The country is catching on to how good charters can be. Someday DU-ers will, too! Pterodactyl Nov 2012 #36