A new Stanford study described here by US News and World Report finds no advantage of charter schools. The findings are a bit conflicting related to gains for traditionally under-resourced students - low income, race based. If the schools aren’t working, they should close. But for those that are - support them, capitalize on their innovations and enable their success.

Tech City, an old IBM site that has been the location of many proposals for re-development is now going to host a charter school.

Apparently the United Federation of Teachers. They went to great effort to distribute talking points to those asking questions about charters - City Council members. Why try to exert such undue influence? What is there to fear? Charter schools offer a legitimate and appropriate education for many students. (more…)