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Why Failing Charters in Michigan Are Not Closed

This comment was posted in response to a report by Education Trust Midwest about Michigan’s expansion of low-performing (and failing) charter schools. The irony is that the original theory of charters was that they would either meet their goals or lose their charter. twenty plus years ago, no one considered the possibility that for-profit and even nonprofit charters would make political contributions and assemble a political base that outweighed the quality of the schools.
The reader writes:
“Yes, there are charters of varying quality. The problem in Michigan is that the state has no real authority to 

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Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all: [image: Click on picture to Listen to Diane Ravitch] Karen Lewis on Ben Austin’s Letter by dianerav A comment on Ben Austin’s open letter to me: “Why would Ben Austin insert his own and his brother’s story in an open letter to you? And just for good measure, the annoying phrase, “…kids trapped in failing schools…” I am so sick of this refrain because it sounds like the rich and powerful really care. The parent tricker law is an outrage as are so many of these ALEC- Randi: Philadelphia Superintendent Demolishes Pub... more »