Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Jersey Jazzman: "Choice" Ain't Choice

Jersey Jazzman: "Choice" Ain't Choice:


"Choice" Ain't Choice

See, when a charter school fails, it shows the system is working!

You know, except for the kids...
Part of the genius of the charter model is it does allow for a certain innovative churn, where you close low performers and thereby create space for new innovators to come in and try new models,” said Brian Jones, the outgoing chairman of the charter board. Board members elected John “Skip” McKoy, who has been the board’s vice chairman, to succeed Jones.
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Among the schools to be closed is Septima Clark in Anacostia, the city’s only all-boys public