Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies, discusses a key factor driving the push for legislation authorizing municipal charter schools. Stoops offered these comments during the May 21, 2018, edition of Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight.”
JLF’s Terry Stoops explains driving factor behind municipal charter school bill
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