Charter Schools

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
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 18, 2018 2:39PM EDT

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.
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.
catherine lizette gonzalez  Apr 6, 2018 2:01PM EDT

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.
Uniformed high school students, white sign with multicolored lettering
Sameer Rao  Jun 1, 2016 4:29PM EDT

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.
Julianne Hing  Feb 13, 2015 11:44AM EST

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.
Carla Murphy  Jun 25, 2014 1:44PM EDT

Michigan Charter Schools: Findings From Year-Long Investigation

The results aren’t that great for Michigan charters
Jamilah King  Aug 12, 2013 9:24AM 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.
Jorge Rivas  Apr 4, 2012 10:05AM EDT

Some Skeptical of Perfect College Rate at Chicago's Urban Prep

The school has made international headlines year-after-year for their perfect college going rates–including a segment on the Oprah Winfrey show–but skeptics say there may a lot more to the success story that we don’t know about.
Julianne Hing  Nov 9, 2011 10:00AM EST

A Miracle in New Orleans Schools? Students Say, Not Quite

Students of color concerned about New Orleans’ inequitable school reforms organized to have their voices heard, and the district listened.
Julianne Hing  Mar 3, 2011 10:06AM EST

Six Los Angeles Charter Schools Shut Down

Is this a sign to pro-reformers’ commitment to accountability? Or proof that charters are untested?
Julianne Hing  Jan 6, 2011 11:51AM EST

Los Angeles Number One In Charter School Enrollment

But are they making a difference?
Julianne Hing  Sep 24, 2010 12:06PM EDT

Oprah Winfrey's Education Reform Infomercial

The talk show hosts brings together the country’s most volatile education reformers.
Naima Ramos-Chapman  Aug 31, 2010 2:27PM EDT

Did Charter Schools Save New Orleans After Katrina?

Today only 38,000 students are enrolled in New Orleans schools, compared with 65,000 in the year before Katrina.