| 52 States 15,588 districts/ HERES THE NEWS FROM FLORIDA The study shows that charter schools do not perform better than public schools; that charters are more segregated than public schools; that many charters funnel money to religious organizations; that a significant number of charters operate for profit; and that the charter industry has captured control of key seats in the legislature....Twenty percent of the state's charter schools close because of financial mismanagement or poor academic standards; their biggest contribution may be to corporate bottom lines;Approximately one-third of charters are run by for-profit management companies. Many screen students, then drop those who are not successful, which public schools are prohibited from doing. Charters also serve particular socio-economic groups, increasing segregation in schools.... |
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