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Following the release of a report showing that public charter school growth is slowing due to political resistance, the Center on Reinventing Public Educat
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Read MoreDear Janice Jackson, I Hope You’re Open to Honest Conversations with Parents in Chicago Public Schools
Janice, you and I know each other. I remember talking with you back when you were a principal at Al Raby High School. I know your deep commitment to all th
Read MoreDon’t Stop the Office for Civil Rights From Providing Strong and Fair Oversight on School Discipline
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I believe in school choice. But I believe in it like I believe in capitalism or college football. It’s a cool idea and I’m glad it’s around, but it doesn’t
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Politics makes strange bedfellows. As a liberal who is theoretically supportive of unions, public education, governmental social programs, and wary of the
Read MoreYou Can Keep Your School Choice Debate. I’m Choosing the Best Option for My Child.
Growing up, I was TPS (Toledo Public Schools) proud! I have been a staunch advocate for public schools throughout my career, and yet, I took my child out o
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