Sentences with phrase «against the charter school taking»

«People are totally against the charter school taking students from city schools.»

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Whereas I didn't agree that charter schools take money away from trouble traditional schools BEFORE — I came away from the excellent comments from the Senators voting AGAINST the charter school bill believing this is the case.

Citing stances the Senators have taken detrimental to the cause of working people, the flyers highlight: Protecting a failed tax system that favors the privileged at the expense of working people; increasing the tax on health insurance; siding with big corporations and against teachers and students to pass a Charter School Bill - with no real reform; creating a new Tier V pension; and attacking education by supporting an irresponsible property tax cap.

NYCC also took up the fight against school closings and co-location of charter schools.

«I assure you that any commentary that you offer for or against any proposed charter school will be taken into consideration.»

The investigation, which began in March at the request of the state Advisory Commission on Charter Schools, is one of the most serious actions taken against a charter school operator in theCharter Schools, is one of the most serious actions taken against a charter school operator in thecharter school operator in the state.

Space is too short to highlight every noteworthy feature, but here are a few that have stood time's test: E. D. Hirsch's placement of progressive education within the Romantic tradition (first issue), Joel Best's skeptical view of school violence (2002), Michael Podgursky's discovery of the well - paid teacher (2003), Bruno Manno's and Bryan Hassel's takes on the charter movement (2003), Brian Jacob and Steve Levitt's technique for catching teachers who cheat (2004), Barry Garelick's jeremiad against progressive math (2005), Frederick Hess and Martin West's exposé of school «strike phobia» (2006), Roland Fryer's identification of «acting white» (2006), Clay Christiansen and Michael Horn's vision for virtual learning (2008), and Milton Gaither's authoritative look at home schooling (2009).

No school district, BOCES or charter school, or an employee thereof, shall take, request or cause a retaliatory action against any such person who, acting reasonably and in good faith, either makes such a report or initiates, testifies, participates or assists in such formal or informal proceedings.

If you are anti — are you against the only college prep school in NY that targets and supports students with emerging mental health issues, the school that integrates autistic students, the residential charter taking young men as they leave Rikers, or against unionized charters?

Earlier this week, the Board of Regents took an unprecedented action against charter school growth by denying not one but two charter school applications.

The NAACP claims to be taking a stance against school segregation through this moratorium on charters.

Since taking office, Team Malloy / Wyman have dumped over $ 450 million in scarce taxpayer funds into charter schools in Connecticut, although these schools consistently discriminate against children who require special services, children who aren't fluent in the English language and children who won't adhere to the charter school's abusive «no - excuses» disciplinary policies designed to push out children with behavioral issues.

The nation's second - largest school system is once again inviting bidders to take over poorly performing and new campuses, in a school - control process that is, once again, pitting teachers and their union against independently operated charter schools, most of which are nonunion.

They should take a careful look at the charter school plans they approved this spring (against overwhelming citizen protests, whatever SBE members like Theresa Hopkins - Staten would like to argue [please see her participation in forums about state charters].

* UPDATED An unprecedented number of charter school petitions could be denied next week because Los Angeles charter leaders are standing up against district policies they say require increasing amounts of time and money to satisfy and take away resources from the classroom.

An unprecedented number of charter school petitions could be denied next week because Los Angeles charter leaders are standing up against district policies they say require increasing amounts of time and money to satisfy and take away resources from the classroom.

«This unparalleled growth shows tremendous momentum for the charter movement, as it took place despite incredible budget challenges and during a year of unprecedented legislative attacks against charter schools,» said Jed Wallace, president and CEO of CCSA.

Negotiators on the platform committee met this past weekend in Orlando (you can watch here, starting at the 31st minute) and changed an earlier draft of the K - 12 education plank (one of five education sections) that had drawn criticism from activists who wanted the Democrats to take a stand against some of the key elements of corporate reform, including on charter schools and test - based accountability.

Perspectives» student Razia Hutchins and hundreds of her classmates at Perspectives Charter Schools led their community in taking a stand against violence.

The fight against school closings in Chicago travels to Rahm's house... The fight against privatization in Puerto Rico just begins, as the Governor and Education Secretary announce their initiative, and the Legislative Assembly takes up a charter law.

One can only assume that Polis doesn't like the fact that Ravitch (and many other pro-education advocates) have revealed the fact that charter schools traditionally «increase» their standardized test scores by «creaming» off the best students, discriminating against non-English speaking students and refusing to take their fair share of students who need special education services.

Yes on 2, despite outspending the «no» camp 2 - 1 couldn't find a message that worked, and was never able to counter the single argument that most resonated with voters against charter schools: they take money away from public schools and the kids who attend them.

Arias gave an impassioned speech against Broad's «secret charter plan to take public out of public schools.»

The organization advocates for increased transparency and monitoring of charter schools and takes an active role in filing complaints against charters that fail to follow the few regulations required of charter schools in Arizona.

Martin decided to take a strong stand against Governor Dannel P. Malloy for his position on charter schools, labor unions and public education.

Meanwhile, across the state we continue to battle against irresponsible actions being taken by protectors of the status quo who seek to limit the impact of charter schools.