Once again, the truth about Big Education is revealed: it’s about protecting the system. From the LA Times:
The union representing Los Angeles teachers filed a lawsuit Monday to block the potential hand-over of new campuses to charter schools under the district’s groundbreaking and controversial school-reform strategy.
Charter-school advocates defended the plan’s legality as did the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The Board of Education approved a resolution in August to turn over 12 long-struggling campuses and 18 new ones to bidders from inside or outside the district, including some charter operators.
North Carolina charter schools also face anti-competition pushback from Big Education, as do charters in other states, despite their positive impact on student achievement and their innovative approach.
There is no doubt that traditional public schools work for some kids and their parents are happy with the education they’re receiving. But what about the kids the status quo system leaves behind? Charters aren’t the sole answer but they certainly are one component of the solution.
