The ax of privatization swings again, this time in Philadelphia, where 23 schools will close. More are on the chopping block.
Charter schools will continue to open, despite ongoing investigations and poor performance, as the city and state retreat from its responsibility for public education.
Diane Ravitch's blog 
It’s sad to conclude that all this abuse is not about children, teachers and education. Total focus ks on $$$$$ & GREED! They will not give up the control. Getting richer as we speak.
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It would be better if more facts regarding these schools were brought to light. First, many of these schools are NOT operating at full capacity – rather, they are lucky if they operate with 40% of their stated population present on any day. Second, the physical plant of the Philadelphia schools is approaching 100 years old – some buildings are over 100 years old, and many of their systems show their age (and smell that way, too).
Unfortunately, the high school I taught in had its cafeteria in the basement, and when it rained, the cockroaches came out, ran across the floor and up to the first and second floor. Fortunately, my classroom was on the third floor, so I never saw them.
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S Goldmann, the articles say that the schools are underutilized because the district has been opening so many charter schools.
As you know, Philadelphia has been Under state control for a decade. When will the School Reform Commission be held accountable for the deplorable conditions in the schools?
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