Charter School Battle Reignites:
"Several groups are seeking to make Maine the 40th state to allow charter schools. The groups, including the Maine Association of Charter Schools, Democrats for Education Reform, and the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, will meet this Wednesday the 14th in Augusta. The groups seek to inform Mainers about the benefits of charter schools in combating dropout rates, the subject of a recent forum in Orono, low achievement, and more. Matthew Stone reported that the forum comes as another battle over allowing charter schools in Maine is about to heat up.
Advocates of charter schools see the institutions as a way to diversify the learning environment and bring more advantages to Maine students. “We’re just not competitive if we’re not giving students and parents and educators the option for charter schools,” said Roger Brainerd, executive director of the MACS. “It’s not the answer to everything. It’s just another tool.” Charter schools have also been cite many times as a key component to receiving Federal “Race to the Top” funding."
"Several groups are seeking to make Maine the 40th state to allow charter schools. The groups, including the Maine Association of Charter Schools, Democrats for Education Reform, and the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, will meet this Wednesday the 14th in Augusta. The groups seek to inform Mainers about the benefits of charter schools in combating dropout rates, the subject of a recent forum in Orono, low achievement, and more. Matthew Stone reported that the forum comes as another battle over allowing charter schools in Maine is about to heat up.
Advocates of charter schools see the institutions as a way to diversify the learning environment and bring more advantages to Maine students. “We’re just not competitive if we’re not giving students and parents and educators the option for charter schools,” said Roger Brainerd, executive director of the MACS. “It’s not the answer to everything. It’s just another tool.” Charter schools have also been cite many times as a key component to receiving Federal “Race to the Top” funding."