Op-ed: Charters, Unions, And Public School Funding

Read this full op-ed on WGBH News.

In the midst of the 2016 ballot initiative campaign about whether to raise the state cap on charter schools, opponents questioned whether charters even are public schools.  It now appears that the answer to the public school question turns on whether a school’s teachers are unionized.

When teachers at two City on a Hill charter schools in Boston chose to join the Boston Teachers Union, BTU President Jessica Tang said that creating successful learning experiences for students “means improving the working conditions of all educators, including those working at charter schools funded by taxpayer dollars.”

The City on a Hill story, quickly followed by Conservatory Lab Charter School’s announcement that it hopes to become part of the Boston school district, serves to highlight the glaring inequity between how district and charter public schools are funded: capital money.

Read this op-ed in its entirety on WGBH News.

Pioneer Visits City on a Hill Charter School

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February 22, 2013

Pioneer Institute visited City on a Hill Charter Public High…

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Two new charter schools for City on a Hill

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February 20, 2013

For the past decade and a half, February has served as the…

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Preserving Charter School Autonomy in Massachusetts

February 20, 2013

New study recommends re-establishing an independent state Charter School Office (CSO), raising the statewide charter cap, and providing charter operators with the support they need to start and run a school.

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Boston Kids Need Another Brooke Charter School

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February 13, 2013

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s vote…

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Give Brockton students a choice

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February 12, 2013

The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s…

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“The Lawrence Reforms and School Choice”Keynote Address

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July 31, 2012

On July 31, 2012, Pioneer held a public forum, “The Lawrence…

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“The Lawrence Reforms and School Choice” Panel Discussion

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July 31, 2012

On July 31, 2012, Pioneer held a public forum, “The Lawrence…

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Facilities Guide for New and Expanding Charter Schools

June 28, 2011

New report offers best practices from successful Massachusetts charter schools to help other charter leaders navigate the facilities development process

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Higher State Charter Caps: A Small Step in the Right Direction

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October 13, 2010

HIGHER STATE CHARTER CAPS A SMALL STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION New…

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Education Reform in Massachusetts: Using Student Data to Improve District Performance

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November 1, 2006

Authors: Jamie Gass and Grant Wynn This study, produced by…

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Massachusetts Private School Survey: Gauging Capacity and Interest in Vouchers

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August 1, 2005

If a voucher program were launched in Massachusetts, how many…

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Charter Colleges: Balancing Freedom and Accountability

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January 1, 2000

Author: Robert O. Berdahl and Terrence J. MacTaggart This…

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