Washington’s charter school students are scoring similar or better than their traditional public school peers, according to a new report released by the State Board of Education. The report, which analyzes data from the 2022-2023 school year, also found Black and Hispanic students, English learners and children from low-income households are consistently performing better in […]
This month marked a formal goodbye to my dear friend and colleague, an indefatigable fighter for social justice and renowned champion of education reform, Dr. Ramona Edelin. Celebrating her life and work, many attended her memorial service in Washington. It was in the nation’s capital that I first met Ramona. I was in the process […]
Parents are increasingly considering new schooling options for their kids, according to a survey released this month. After exploring available choices, a smaller number of families ultimately selected new schools but a majority reported wanting more information about school choice. Both local and out-of-district traditional public schools remained popular among school-searching families, followed by charter […]
This New Year, discussion about the future of charter schools in Montana continues. One charter bill, HB 549, expands existing pathways for truly public charter schools, and the Montana Board
This New Year, discussion about the future of charter schools in Montana continues. One charter bill, HB 549, expands existing pathways for truly public charter schools, and the Montana Board