Can Race Be Removed From the Charter School Debate? — By Chris Braunlich The nation's first black president, first black governor and leading civil rights advocate all support quality charter schools. But Virginia's Legislative Black Caucus came out against them. Here's why ... Read It Here!
February 2010
Where the School Boards Association is Right. — By Chris Braunlich Charter school advocates are often critical of the resistance local School Boards offer these independent public schools designed to serve often under-educated student populations in systems trying to educate a broad range of children. But here's one instance where they're right -- and where both sides of the charter debate should unite. (1/29/2010) Read It Here!
February 2010
Better Education for All Children: A Virginia Educational Improvement Tax Credit —
No issue is more challenging for the Virginia General Assembly this year than the budget. But while opponents of parental choice argue that a tax credit for corporations offering scholarships for children to attend the public or private school of their choice would drain the state treasury, nothing could be further than the truth. This fiscal analysis -- using the latest Department of Education statistics -- demonstrates how wrong that assertion is. In fact, such a tuition tax credit would have a positive fiscal impact. View the 2010 Study View the 2009 Study View the 2008 Study View the 2007 Study View the 2006 Study View the original 2005 study
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