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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Moratorium sought on new charter schools

Moratorium sought on new charter schools
Moratorium sought on new charter schools
State auditor says funding system is flawed
Wednesday, October 06, 2010

State Auditor General Jack Wagner is calling for a statewide moratorium on the creation of new charter schools, including cyber charter schools, saying the way charter schools are funded is flawed.

Supporters of charter schools, however, say such a move would be counterproductive.

Mr. Wagner issued a report Tuesday that said a better funding system for charter schools can be



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