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Charters and transparency: Comparing Hardy Williams School to Morton | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Charters and transparency: Comparing Hardy Williams School to Morton | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Charters and transparency: Comparing Hardy Williams School to Morton

In light of the disturbing findings of Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz’s recent investigation of 13 charter schools and the revelation that an ongoing federal investigation of several other charter schools in the city is under way, isn’t it time that we take a more careful look at the District’s Renaissance Schools plan?
Judging from the provider matches for half of the first 14 Renaissance Eligible schools, it is clear that this plan is going to rely heavily on turning District-managed schools into charter schools.