Charter Schools: Missing the Grade
These are Orlando Sentinel Stories and editorials related to charter schools, which appeared after our charter school series concluded.
March 30, 2007
CHARTER SCHOOLS: MAKING FIXES
Expect charter reforms, state says
Florida legislative leaders are talking about possible changes in the regulation of the state's 300-plus charter schools in response to Orlando Sentinel stories this week outlining academic, financial and oversight problems at many schools.
April 1, 2007
COMMENTARY
Mike Thomas: Charter schools: Good idea, but tighten rules
We anchored the battleship USS Sentinel, loaded up the 16-inch guns and began firing away at charter schools last week.
April 1, 2007
EDITORIAL
Charter school rules way too loose
The phrase "charter school" still conjures up a quaint image of parents and teachers gathering around a table and a pot of coffee to talk about better ways to educate their kids.
April 1, 2007
COMMENTARY
A vow from state to strengthen charter-school accountability
Since 1996, Florida charter schools have offered parents an additional, quality public education option and provided innovative learning opportunities for students. From schools specializing in the performing arts to focusing on technical training, Florida currently has more than 350 charter schools covering a spectrum of education needs. Parents are empowered to be education consumers; free to choose a charter school for their child based on the academic focus, standards and performance of the school.
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