charter schools

News @ Noon: Are Charter Schools Unconstitutional?
News @ Noon: Are Charter Schools Unconstitutional?
News @ Noon: Are Charter Schools Unconstitutional?
Minnesota is considered to be the birthplace of Charter schools, but are they constitutional? Last month the Washington state Supreme Court outlawed Charter schools in that state. Their reasoning is that you can't use public tax dollars to fund a private school - their boards are usually made-up of parents and are not elected by the voters.
Dozens Of Minn. Charter Schools Face Closure
Dozens Of Minn. Charter Schools Face Closure
Dozens Of Minn. Charter Schools Face Closure
Dozens of Minnesota charter schools could be forced to close under a 2009 law designed to tighten supervision of their innovative programs. The law requires every charter school be paired with a school district, college or nonprofit that monitors its finances and performance. The "authorizers" have until June 30 to demonstrate they're up to the job. But some authorizers are unwilling or unable and plan to cut ties with their schools.