The great charter school debate

Sept. 16, 2014 2:17 PM PT

Are they a fiscal drain on traditional public schools? How much latitude do they deserve in teaching ideology to their students? Ralph E. Shaffer and Lisa Snell debate.

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Opinion

Are charters a drain on traditional public schools?

Is it really a bad thing that charters put pressure on low-performing public schools? Lisa Snell and Ralph E. Shaffer finish their debate.
June 12, 2009
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Opinion

Who do charters educate?

Are they taking their fair share of special-ed and English-language learners? Ralph Shaffer and Lisa Snell debate.
June 11, 2009
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Opinion

How much freedom do charter schools deserve?

Are charter schools given too much latitude in teaching ideology to their students? Lisa Snell and Ralph E. Shaffer debate.
June 10, 2009

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