How many students leave charter schools, and why do they go?
Charter schools are being talked about a lot lately as a strategy for improving urban education. In Chicago, families line up for the chance to get their kids into these schools, drawn by tougher discipline and academic standards; 11,000 kids are currently on waiting lists. But students also leave Chicago charter schools in surprisingly high numbers. WBEZ’s Linda Lutton looks into claims that charters move out students who are toughest to educate—kids with behavior problems, or kids who struggle academically. This story was co-reported with Sarah Karp of Catalyst Magazine.
Nobody told Alberto Rodriguez to leave his Noble Street charter school.
Nobody had to.