Opinion
Lindalyn’s Journal
After a brief hiatus, charter schools are back in the public eye. Our General Assembly is considering legislation to raise the cap of 100 schools, and a new study is refuting some often-cited negative press. Since charter schools debuted on the national stage in 1992, they have generated vigorous debate. Opponents point to research suggesting that charter school students perform less well than their peers in traditional public schools (a conclusion warmly embraced by the education establishment).
