First published on Schools Matter on June 1, 2016
“[Mike] Feinberg’s fumbling rhetoric and transparent body language cannot conceal the condescending corporate paternalism that is a defining characteristic of KIPP’s abusive corporate reform school testing camps.” — Professor James Horn
Dr. Horn's book just arrived in the mail. To read after my 2L year ends. @MismeasureOfEd #edreform pic.twitter.com/wIjpbBPGRI
— Robert D. Skeels (@rdsathene) April 6, 2016
A parent testifies about charter co-location
Parent-Activist Karen Wolfe provides powerful testimony against corporate charter profiteer Refugio "Ref" Rodriguez's scheme to make it easier for charters to occupy large portions of public schools. Her piece is available here.
New Series Looks At Charter Schools
Jeff Bryant announced this on another site:
Over the next few days Capital & Main, an independent news outlet in California, will be looking at charter school expansions in the state and their impact on school districts, teachers, and students. Given some of the sources involved in the reporting, this should be really good. See the kick-off here.
A Charter With Its Hand in the Cookie Jar?
LAUSD Board Candidate Carl J. Petersen continues to expose the wrongdoing of Granada Hills Charter High School (GHCHS).
Steve Zeltzer: Connecting The Dots, Charter Schools, Privatization and Public Education In Richmond CA
Teachers who are members of United Teachers of Richmond UTR and Vallejo Education Association joined with parents and supporters of public education in Richmond, California on May 28, 2016 to report on the continuing attack on public education through charters, testing and privatization.
There was also reports on the role of Ron Beller and the Caliber Charter Schools which wants to buy the Adams school site for $60,000.
Additional media:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk9n36VzQ14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWO_zxwxZQg
EXCELLENT information. Thanks!
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