City Council questions limits on charter school growth Philadelphia Inquirer 11/18/2009:
"At a time when the state legislature is mulling placing more restrictions on charter schools, City Council held an unusual hearing last night to question whether the Philadelphia School District has too much oversight over charters.
'Charter school operators tell me that they must meet standards that the public schools don't,' said Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, chairwoman of Council's Education Committee.
Other Council members expressed concerns that the district's efforts to limit charter growth were limiting educational options for Philadelphians.
The session focused on a proposed change in the way the district regulates when charters can increase their enrollment or change their grade configurations."
"At a time when the state legislature is mulling placing more restrictions on charter schools, City Council held an unusual hearing last night to question whether the Philadelphia School District has too much oversight over charters.
'Charter school operators tell me that they must meet standards that the public schools don't,' said Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, chairwoman of Council's Education Committee.
Other Council members expressed concerns that the district's efforts to limit charter growth were limiting educational options for Philadelphians.
The session focused on a proposed change in the way the district regulates when charters can increase their enrollment or change their grade configurations."