Casimira Crabtree: Mass Closures of Public Schools, Promotion of Charters Raise Fears ...

Mass Closures of Public Schools, Promotion of Charters Raise Fears ...

Detroit plans to close more than a quarter of its public schools at a time when private foundations are pledging hundreds of millions of dollars to reshape the Detroit public school system. The foundations are pushing for mayoral ... This plan says, uh-uh, the waiting is over, we#re going to close low performing schools, we#re going to open new ones, and parents, now you have to take the initiative to go find the best school for your child. Big difference, new day. ...

Well-funded public schools, conversely, would provide nearly everyone with the chance to succeed in the area of their choosing. This is necessary in order for the next generation to find careers in a variety of fields and ultimately ...

Despite claims that school spending has been “cut to the bone,” USD 259, the Wichita public school district, found a way to save $2.5 million per year by adjusting school starting times, thereby saving on transportation costs. ...

I find that the private system is more lenient on the material they teach their students. When I was interviewed for my teaching job, the public schools asked a lot more questions related to how I would deal with situations while ...