HECHINGER Report: Charters and the New Segregation

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1. retired teacher says:

   June 17, 2018 at 7:49 pm

   Kudos to NBC for lifting what seemed to be a gag order on the major networks about all the problems with privatization. As in Philadelphia, the developer started the charter school for his gated community. In Philly the developer also has a self leasing deal. I wonder if this is also true about the Georgia school.

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   • LeftCoastTeacher says:

     June 17, 2018 at 7:58 pm

     Second that!

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   • dianeravitch says:

     June 17, 2018 at 10:19 pm

     Remember NBC sponsored three or four years of Gates-funded EducationNatuon, to promote TFA, charters, and all things reform? I guess the Gates money ran out and they are now free to report the news without pandering to him.

     I participated in one of them, debating Geoffrey Canada. Brian Williams memorably said, “Bill Gates is paying for the programming and we are using his facts.”

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     • retiredbutmissthekids says:

       June 18, 2018 at 12:20 am

       Brian Williams is a “face,” not a real journalist: he, who thought U.S. rocket strikes were “beautiful,” & who lied about circumstances of his reporting.
       So–he is rewarded with a one-hour show (& $$$$$ contract) of his own on MSNBC.

       As I’ve said before, Stephen Colbert & Seth Meyers are better journalists than so-called “real” ones.

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2. LeftCoastTeacher says:

   June 17, 2018 at 8:22 pm

   By the way, don’t forget about charters like the one Dick DeVos founded in Michigan, where even though the student population might be somewhat diverse, white students in the school are given the best classes and resources based on “achievement”. Regulation is needed if charters are going to be allowed to persist.

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   • LeftCoastTeacher says:

     June 17, 2018 at 9:54 pm

     Also by the way, off topic, the Supreme Court sits tomorrow. I think there’s a chance.

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     • retiredbutmissthekids says:

       June 18, 2018 at 12:21 am

       A chance of what–?

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     • joe prichard says:

       June 18, 2018 at 8:52 am

       A CHANCE OF WHAT? don’t worry…..we can use our imaginations, I suppose.

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     • LeftCoastTeacher says:

       June 18, 2018 at 8:54 am

       Sustaining Abood v Detroit Board of Education. I think there’s a chance.

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     • LeftCoastTeacher says:

       June 18, 2018 at 8:55 am

       I was referring to the Janus case.

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3. Chiara says:

   June 18, 2018 at 9:51 am

   “The charter school movement is gathering next week in Austin, Texas for the National Charter Schools Conference . It’s the right place at the right time. Texas is home to some of the most respected charter school networks in the country — KIPP, IDEA, and Yes Prep — as well as great independent charter schools. They flourish because the state has a strong educational ecosystem, in which leaders aren’t afraid to think — and act — big.”

   Ed reformers do more self-aggrandizing and self-promoting convention events than any political/ideological group on the planet.

   There isn’t a month that goes by without these people meeting to tell one another how wonderful they are.

   It’s one long cheerleading rally. They cannot say enough nice things about themselves. They are better in every possible way from the icky students and teachers who attend the unfashionable public sector schools.

   They offer not ONE positive benefit to any of the 90% of US students who attend public schools, yet they utterly dominate elite government circles, universities and policy.

   https://www.the74million.org/article/rees-4-ways-americas-charter-schools-must-dream-big-and-act-big-to-keep-making-progress-for-all-students/

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4. Chiara says:

   June 18, 2018 at 9:56 am

   “Last week, I testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.”

   No public school advocates were or are invited to testify before Congress.

   No public school leaders, advocates, parents or students need apply! The federal government says you’re not welcome.

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5. Chiara says:

   June 18, 2018 at 9:59 am

   This is interesting, from the DC lobbyist set:

   “But our best defense starts with ourselves. Our families must be mobilized to defend their school when someone tries to convince local politicians that it’s not a public school, or that it doesn’t deserve fair funding, or that it’s taking away resources from other schools.

   We should be loud and proud about our schools and our kids, and make sure that our parents are using their voices to defend their schools and their right to choose an innovative public school that prepares their child for the future.”

   So then the 90% of students and parents who value their public schools are allowed to “defend” their schools from politicians and paid ed reformers right?

   Or do we have no rights? Advocacy is limited to charter and voucher cheerleaders? Public school advocates will not be invited to testify or advocate on behalf of their students?

   Only charter cheerleaders may apply. All others must be silent.

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   • ciedie aech says:

     June 18, 2018 at 1:12 pm

     AS it has been for over a decade in our city, and more and more transparently; “Advocacy is limited to charter and voucher cheerleaders…”

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