Talk to your friends and neighbors and encourage them to send an email to board members or to attend the community meetings at Hannah Penn on September 23, 24, and 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 and share why you oppose the 100 % charterization of the York City School District. (educationvoterspa.org)
While charterization may be a favored approach of education reformers like Duncan, Gawlik said the shift toward charter schools boils down to money: «The district can also sell buildings to charter schools, or have contractors come in,» she said. (huffingtonpost.com)
I also find Arne Duncan's fast talking snake oil sales pitch on behalf of rampant and willy nilly charterization to be akin to a used car salesman. (voices.washingtonpost.com)