| This is an excellent series of articles on the rise of the privatization movement in Pennsylvania. The bottom line, as usual: Follow the money. If you want to understand the growth of charter schools in Pennsylvania, you must read this bombshell article by Daniel Simmons-Ritchie. The charter lobby has spent millions to influence legislators. It also has the ability to mobilize hundreds of children to pack legislators' offices, a tactic unavailable to public schools.
Pennsylvania does not allow for-profit charter schools, yet there are many for-profit charter schools in the state. Do you want to know who is making money by sponsoring charters? The article has the names and details. |
Read the rest of the story HERE:
At dianeravitch.net
At dianeravitch.net
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