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  • Blue pencil case sits atop teal book with white cover, all sitting on a child's desk in a classroom; only the desk is in focus

    Separate, Unequal: 700+ Public Charter Schools Are Whiter Than Their Districts

    From priority attendance zones to expensive uniforms to no-busing policies, a new report says that many charter schools are creating highly segregated, richly resourced schools.

    Kenrya Rankin Jun 18, 2018 2:39PM EDT
    Puerto Rican children sit in a shelter sitting on a light blue bench two of the children are playing with a phone the other three are watching.

    Puerto Rico to Close 283 Public Schools, Teachers Condemn Decision

    The news comes two weeks after Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Roselló signed a bill to implement a charter school and voucher program.

    catherine lizette gonzalez Apr 6, 2018 2:01PM EDT
    Uniformed high school students, white sign with multicolored lettering

    Connecticut Students Walk Out, Protest Lack of Teacher Diversity

    Students at New Haven, Connecticut’s Amistad High School shed light on what they describe as an environment that alienates Black educators and staff at the predominantly Black and Latino school.

    Sameer Rao Jun 1, 2016 4:29PM EDT

    Report: New York City Charter Schools Discipline Rules Violate Students' Rights

    107 of 164 New York City charter schools allow for suspension or expulsion, regardless of how minor the infraction.
    Julianne Hing Feb 13, 2015 11:44AM EST

    Michigan Charter Schools: Findings From Year-Long Investigation

    The results aren’t that great for Michigan charters
    Carla Murphy Jun 25, 2014 1:44PM EDT

    Rapper Pitbull Explains His New Miami Charter School

    It looks like John Legend isn’t the only pop star who’s interested in education reform.
    Jamilah King Aug 12, 2013 9:24AM EDT
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