The Truth about Proposition 39 Colocations
A look at the divisive and inequitable law in California that allows private charter school corporations to seize and occupy space on public school campuses. Special thanks to Cheryl Ortega for the Spanish translation.
The Truth about Proposition 39 Colocations
First published on Echo Park Patch
The Truth about Proposition 39 Colocations
"Colocation is eviction... It doesn't mean sharing, it means displacement." — NY State Senator Bill Perkins
Photo by Cheryl Ortega
Passed with the backing of the multi-billion dollar charter school industry, Proposition 39 is a law that forces public school districts to provide space for private charter corporations on existing public school campuses. The deceptively worded legislation demands our schools make any "free space" available to charters. In most cases this free space turns out to be computer labs, English Language Learner rooms, arts and music rooms, and other vital services that are surrendered. Once established on public school campuses, charters create a divisive two tier system which are frequently based on
The Truth about Proposition 39 Colocations
First published on Echo Park Patch
The Truth about Proposition 39 Colocations
"Colocation is eviction... It doesn't mean sharing, it means displacement." — NY State Senator Bill Perkins
Photo by Cheryl Ortega