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ONCE MORE THEIR CHARTER SCHOOL LUST GUSHES
Greetings, fellow readers! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into the world of charter schools and their billionaire backers. Let's start with the basics. Charter schools are publicly funded schools that are run by private organizations. The idea behind them is that they will provide more innovative and effective education than traditional public schools. Sounds good, right? Well, not so fast.
Enter the billionaires. These guys (and yes, they're mostly guys) have a serious lust for charter schools. They see them as a way to make a profit and promote their corporate reform agenda. And they're not afraid to use data to back up their claims.
But here's the thing: when billionaires buy research, it's usually to validate their own beliefs. They're not interested in objective truth or what's best for students. They just want to make sure their investments pay off.
So what happens when billionaires get their hands on charter schools? They do anything they can to destroy public schools. They pour money into research and propaganda organizations like The 74 Media, the Thomas Fordham Institute, and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). These organizations churn out glowing articles about charter schools and attack anyone who dares to question their effectiveness.
But let's not forget about the students. While charter schools may work for some students, they often leave others behind. They cherry-pick the best students and leave the rest in underfunded public schools. And when things go wrong (which they often do), charter schools can close down without warning, leaving families scrambling for alternatives.
So what's the solution? We need to invest in our public schools and support our teachers. We need to stop letting billionaires dictate education policy and start listening to the people who know best: educators, parents, and students.
In conclusion, charter schools may seem like a good idea on the surface, but when you look closer, you'll see that they're just another way for billionaires to make a profit. Let's put our faith in public schools and invest in our future. And let's not forget to laugh at the absurdity of it all – because sometimes, laughter really is the best medicine.
National Study Shows Charters Outperform Traditional Schools https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/06/charter-schools-evidence-study-national-better-credo-stanford.html